The grouping of grasses and grass-like plants also include a family of plants called Rushes. The Rush family, or formally Juncaceae consists of only 10 different genus, and less then 400 species. Most can be found in wet or damp habitats in cool regions. Unlike the grasses which are used extensively commercially, there are only a hand full of rushes that are used as building materials like baskets, seats, and mats. Rushes are easily identified because their stems are erect, cylindrical, and solid.
Rushes prefer wet sunny locations.
Wood rushes are native to moist or dry shaded habitats, generally evergreen, leaves being flat usually with conspicuously hairy margins. I sell Luzula nivea. Very attractive plant with 'hair' or 'fuzz' completely covering the leaves, hence, 'snow' in the common name. Spectacular early morning dew photography. I also sell Luzula sylvatica.