Woodrush
Woodrush refers to a group of perennial herbaceous plants belonging to the genus Luzula. These plants are commonly found in woodlands, forests, and other shaded or damp habitats across temperate regions of the world. They are characterized by their grass-like appearance, often with tufted growth and narrow, linear leaves. The inflorescence of woodrush is typically a loose panicle or a cyme, bearing small, inconspicuous flowers. The fruit is a three-valved capsule containing small seeds.
Several species of woodrush are recognized, with Luzula pilosa, commonly known as hairy woodrush, being one