Other scientific names: Luzula pilosa, Juncoides pilosa, Luzula vernalis Family: Rush Family (Juncaceae) Group: Rushes Distinctive features:
Looks like grass. Hairy leaves. Blooms very early in spring in sunny patches in woods. Flowers: Spring; Very early spring. Leaves:
Hairy. Height:
10-25 cm (4-10 in) Habitat: Forests; Clearings in woods. Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Common.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: pilosa: soft; hairy Photographs:
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