14,628 observationsLeast Concern
tussock cottongrass
Eriophorum vaginatum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Poales ›Family: Cyperaceae ›Genus: Eriophorum
About
Eriophorum vaginatum, the hare's-tail cottongrass, tussock cottongrass, or sheathed cottonsedge, is a species of perennial herbaceous flowering plant in the sedge family Cyperaceae. It is native to bogs and other acidic wetlands throughout the Holarctic Kingdom. It is a 30–60 cm high tussock-forming plant with solitary spikes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of tussock cottongrass is Eriophorum vaginatum.
- The tussock cottongrass has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- tussock cottongrass belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- tussock cottongrass belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- tussock cottongrass belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- tussock cottongrass belongs to the order Poales.
- tussock cottongrass belongs to the family Cyperaceae.
- tussock cottongrass belongs to the genus Eriophorum.