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Field Wood-rush

©Richard Burkmarr

Field wood-rush

Field wood-rush is a short rush that forms tufts in grassy places, such as lawns, parks and downlands. A defining characteristic is its leaf-like leaves that are fringed with long, white hairs.

Enw gwyddonol

Luzula campestris

Pryd i'w gweld

January to December

Species information

Ystadegau

Height: up to 25cm
Common.

Ynghylch

Field wood-rush is a common plant of grassy areas, such as lawns, greens and downlands; it is particularly keen on acidic soils, but can be found on chalk. Its dark brown, rounded flowers appear from April to May and have earned it another common name of 'Good Friday Grass'.

Sut i'w hadnabod

A short, tuft-forming rush, Field wood-rush has grass-like leaves that are fringed with long, white hairs. Its brown flowers form rounded clusters on top of greenish stems.

Dosbarthiad

Widespread.

Roeddech chi yn gwybod?

Field Wood-rush is also known as 'Sweep's Broom' because of the brush-like appearance of its flowers.