Luzula rufaLuzula rufa, or red woodrush, is a species of rush that is endemic to New Zealand.DescriptionLuzula rufa is perennial. Its growth pattern is scattered and grass-like, with long thin stems. The inflorescence is a single head, with one to three clusters. The tepals and the capsules are red brown, and get darker as the plant ages.Range and habitatThis plant grows across New Zealand on all three main islands and the Chatham Islands.EcologyIt grows together with Dracophyllum and Celmisia in alpine communities.Etymologyrufa is a reference to the colour of the plant, and means 'rusty'.TaxonomyLuzula rufa contains the following varieties:Luzula rufa var. albicomansLuzula rufa var. ''rufa''