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Questions and Answers: 2018

Question: Hello, Here I have a glorious hairy sedge that I need help identifying. I did look at all of your …

  • Question

    Hello, Here I have a glorious hairy sedge that I need help identifying. I did look at all of your offerings but unfortunately I was unable to sort it out. This plant is in Salem Sound, Massachusetts Thank you for your time and expertise! Sue L-B

    Answer

    Dear SueLB, good morning. The plant you have photographed is part of the Luzula campestris complex (wood-rush). It is most likely Luzula multiflora (common wood-rush), the most frequent species in this complex within New England. Without some additional details, the best I can do is an educated guess. I hope this is useful.