About Luzula campestris (L.) DC.
Luzula campestris (L.) DC. is a perennial herb that grows to a relatively short height, between 5 and 15 cm (2 and 6 in) tall. It spreads through both short stolons and seeds. Its flowers are arranged in one stemless cluster, alongside an additional three to six stemmed clusters. In the northern temperate zone, it flowers between March and June; in the southern hemisphere, it flowers between September and December. The diploid chromosome number for this species is 2n = 12. This species prefers acidic soil. When it grows as a weed in cultivated grass such as lawns, its population can be easily reduced by lowering soil acidity, specifically by removing any accumulated dead grass material. The native range of Luzula campestris covers temperate Europe: it extends as far south as North Africa, as far east as the Caucasus, and has its northern limit in Scandinavia. Outside of its native range, it has been introduced to suitable habitats across the southern hemisphere worldwide. The closely related Luzula multiflora is native to much of North America, and is recognized as a distinct species in the Flora of North America. However, some botanists classify it as a variety of Luzula campestris, under the name Luzula campestris var. multiflora.
