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May 8, 2014 4:14 PM CST
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Hanover Twp, PA (Zone 6a)
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This is coming up in my moss. The blades are only 3" tall and it is flowering now in May. It looks to be a miniature grass. Can anyone help me out with an ID?
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May 8, 2014 5:21 PM CST
Name: Janet Super Sleuth
Near Lincoln UK
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It looks very much like a 'weed' I have, which also grows in poor areas with moss. Luzula campestris ..

http://www.thewildflowersociet...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L...

Check which species you have for your location, there's photos at the bottom of the page.

http://luirig.altervista.org/f...
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May 8, 2014 5:45 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

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I agree, it does look like Luzula campestris which is found in some of the northern U.S. states: https://plants.usda.gov/core/p...

More images for comparison:

http://www.lawnsciencesouthman...

http://www.plant-identificatio...

http://www.naturespot.org.uk/s...

http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/...
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May 8, 2014 5:47 PM CST
Name: Janet Super Sleuth
Near Lincoln UK
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Luzula multiflora ssp. multiflora looks good ..

http://science.halleyhosting.c...
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May 8, 2014 5:57 PM CST
Name: Janet Super Sleuth
Near Lincoln UK
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I checked other species in PA, this seems to be the only one it could be. There's no entries here:

Common woodrush (Luzula multiflora subsp. multiflora)
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May 8, 2014 6:16 PM CST
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Name: Treehugger
Hanover Twp, PA (Zone 6a)
Region: United States of America Region: Northeast US Region: Pennsylvania Native Plants and Wildflowers Miniature Gardening Herbs
Enjoys or suffers cold winters Bee Lover Hostas Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Frogs and Toads Hummingbirder
You are so right. Thanks for the help ♥
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May 8, 2014 6:40 PM CST
Name: Janet Super Sleuth
Near Lincoln UK
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I tip my hat to you. Thumbs up
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