Green in Winter: Hairy Wood Rush

 Luzula acuminata is an uncommon plant in the Midwest. Look for it right at the summit of steep bluffs in old, undisturbed forests. The leaves often have a bronze colored tint, even during the growing season. New leaves are quite hairy along the margins but most of the hairs fall away by winter. Photographed at the summit of a high, steep bank overlooking the Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan.

Luzula acuminata (Hairy Wood Rush)

Another good Warren Woods plant is Luzula acuminata in the Juncaceae. It is often found near the summit of steep ravine slopes, and is far less common than L. multiflora.