Question: 4/22/19 I’m guessing this plant is a wood-rush, but really haven’t a clue. It’s on our shady, dry Long Island …
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4/22/19 I’m guessing this plant is a wood-rush, but really haven’t a clue. It’s on our shady, dry Long Island property. If you need better images for ID, please advise. Would also like to know if it’s a native.
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Dear MossGal, you are correct, you've photographed a species of Luzula (wood-rush). The flat, grass-like leaves and white hairs found on the margins of the leaves and sheaths are good characteristics. This is likely Luzula multiflora (common wood-rush), based on the spike and leaf morphology. It is the most common species seen in the northeastern United States.
