Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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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 flower cluster is tipped with a series of clustered spikelike flowers. The dark brown perianth parts open to reveal 6 stamens tipped with large anthers.

Plant type

Grass

Size

1 ft Tall

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Color

Brown

Sun

Deep Shade, Partial Shade

Water

Moderate, High

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 14, 15*, 16*, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Site type

Meadows and open places

Plant communities

Closed-cone Pine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Lodgepole Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian