Luzula sp.
Hairy wood rush, Hairy Wood Rush
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Family: Juncaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Luzula sp. (Hairy wood rush) is a non-native California perennial in the Juncaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Juncus: Run finger along leaf edge - hairy = Luzula, smooth = Juncus.; vs Carex: Luzula has hairy leaf margins; Carex has smooth margins and triangular stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Luzula sp. native to California?
No. Luzula sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Luzula sp. belong to?
Luzula sp. is in the Juncaceae family, genus Luzula.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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