Luzula carolinae S. Watson, Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 302. 1879

Inflorescences usually branching; pedicels commonly paired on primary branches.

Flowering and fruiting early spring. Mountain woods, clearings, and shaded stream banks to coastal plains; 0--500 m; Ala., Ark., Conn., Fla., Ga., Ky., La., Mass., N.C., Pa., S.C., Tenn., Va., W. Va.