Luzula comosa is a species of flowering plant in the rush family known by the common name Pacific woodrush. It is native to western North America from Alaska to California to Colorado, where it can be found in moist spots in forests and meadows and many other types of habitat. It is a perennial herb quite variable in appearance, often forming small, narrow grasslike tufts. The erect inflorescence is tipped with a series of clustered spikelike flowers. The dark brown perianth parts open to reveal 6 stamens tipped with large anthers.

Luzula comosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Juncaceae
Genus:	Luzula
Species:	L. comosa
Binomial name
Luzula comosa E.Mey.

References

• Jepson Manual Treatment
• C.Michael Hogan ed. 2010. Luzula comosa. Encyclopedia of Life

External links

• CalFlora Database: Luzula comosa (Pacific woodrush)
• Luzula comosa — U.C. Photo gallery

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