Field Wood-rush (Luzula campestris) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United Kingdom, belonging to the Juncaceae family. It is commonly found in various habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, heathlands, and moorlands across the UK.

Field Wood-rush thrives in nutrient-poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soils, often favoring open habitats with full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions, making it adaptable to different habitats.

Predators of Field Wood-rush include herbivores such as grazing mammals, which may feed on its foliage. However, its tough, wiry stems and unpalatable taste often provide some protection from extensive browsing.

As a perennial plant, Field Wood-rush can live for several years, forming dense tufts of basal leaves and producing upright flowering stems topped with small brownish flowers in spring to early summer. It reproduces via seeds, which are dispersed by wind or animals.

Culturally, Field Wood-rush does not hold significant symbolic or traditional references in the UK. However, it is valued for its role in stabilising soils, preventing erosion, and providing habitat for various species of insects, birds, and other wildlife.

An interesting fact about Field Wood-rush is its ability to thrive in shaded woodland habitats, where it forms extensive colonies under the canopy of trees. Its resilience to low light levels makes it an important component of the understory vegetation in British woodlands.