Hawai'i woodrush

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Luzula hawaiiensis

Hawai'i woodrush, a reference photo
Photo: Forest & Kim Starr · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Luzula hawaiiensis, commonly known as Hawai'i wood-rush, Wood rush or the Hawaii Wood Rush, is a species of perennial plant in Juncaceae (Rush family) family that is endemic to Hawaii. L hawaiiensis lives in rocky areas, slopes, cliffs, ridges, grasslands, shrub lands etc. This species can grow to a height of 71.12 centimeters (28 inches) tall. This species is Vulnerable.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Hawai'i woodrush being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Luzula
Species
Luzula hawaiiensis

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