Luzula rufa, or red woodrush, is a species of rush that is endemic to New Zealand.
Description Luzula 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 habitat This plant grows across New Zealand on all three main islands and the Chatham Islands.
Ecology It grows together with Dracophyllum and Celmisia in alpine communities.
Etymology rufa is a reference to the colour of the plant, and means 'rusty'.
Taxonomy Luzula rufa contains the following varieties: Luzula rufa var. albicomans Luzula rufa var. rufa
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