Luzula capitata
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Basic Information
Family: Juncaceae
Genus: luzula
Plant ID (slug): luzula-capitata
Numeric ID: 4132
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Luzula capitata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China, Japan.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. Ground into a meal and used with cereal powders when making bread etc[105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Luzula capitata PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Luzula capitata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.