''Luzula comosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the

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known by the common name Pacific woodrush. It is native to western North America from

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, 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

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is tipped with a series of clustered spikelike flowers. The dark brown perianth parts open to reveal 6

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s tipped with large anthers.

References

Jepson Manual Treatment
*C.Michael Hogan ed. 2010
''Luzula comosa''. Encyclopedia of Life

External links

CalFlora Database: ''Luzula comosa'' (Pacific woodrush)''Luzula comosa'' — U.C. Photo gallery
comosa Flora of the Western United States Grasses of the United States Native grasses of California Flora of the California desert regions Flora of the Sierra Nevada (United States) Plants described in 1823 Flora without expected TNC conservation status {{Poales-stub