Scirpus sylvaticus, commonly known as wood clubrush, is a perennial herb in the sedge family, Cyperaceae, native to a wide range of wetland habitats including marshes, swamps, wet woodlands, and along the banks of rivers and streams across Eurasia. It is particularly prevalent in the European part of Russia and Southern Siberia. Wood clubrush typically reaches up to 3 feet in height and is characterized by its green, grass-like leaves and brownish flower spikes that appear in early to mid-summer. The plant forms dense clumps and spreads via rhizomes with associated tubers.

Wood clubrush is valued for its ability to stabilize soil and filter water in wetland restoration projects. It is also used ornamentally in water gardens and naturalized areas. This species thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers consistently moist to wet soils. It is relatively low-maintenance but may require management to prevent excessive spread in smaller garden settings. While it provides an important food source for waterfowl, with its seeds being consumed by birds and other animals such as muskrats, it can become invasive outside its native range and should be planted with caution.CC BY-SA 4.0