About Luzula pilosa (L.) Willd.
Luzula pilosa (L.) Willd. is a short, tufted, grass-like perennial herb. Its leaves are blunt, around 4mm wide, with leaf margins fringed by long, fine hairs. In North America, the common name "hairy wood rush" refers to Luzula acuminata, a similar but separate species. This plant prefers moist, well-drained, somewhat acidic soils, although it is not restricted to growing in this soil type. It avoids competition with other plants, and in lowland areas it grows among leaf litter or moss. It is native to Europe and western Asia. Its native geographic range includes the British Isles, northern Europe (where it largely avoids the Mediterranean region), and north-western Asia. It can also be found growing in the Caucasus.
