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Cottongrass

Eriophorum vaginatum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Liliopsida (زنبقانية)

Species

Eriophorum vaginatum (Cottongrass)

Names in Other Languages

French linaigrette vaginée

German Scheidiges Wollgras

Similar Species in Eriophorum

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Bachelot de la Pylaie's cottongrass

Eriophorum pylaieanum

Not Evaluated

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broad-leaved cottongrass

Eriophorum latifolium

Critically Endangered

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Chamisso's Cottongrass

Eriophorum chamissonis

Least Concern

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closed-sheathed cottongrass

Eriophorum brachyantherum

Vulnerable

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intermediate cottongrass

Eriophorum virginicum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cottongrass?

The scientific name of Cottongrass is Eriophorum vaginatum. It belongs to the genus Eriophorum.

What is the conservation status of Cottongrass?

Cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cottongrass live?

Cottongrass is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Cottongrass belong to?

Cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum) belongs to the genus Eriophorum, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

What kingdom does Cottongrass belong to?

Cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of Cottongrass?

The closest relatives of Cottongrass in the genus Eriophorum include Bachelot de la Pylaie's cottongrass, broad-leaved cottongrass, Chamisso's Cottongrass, closed-sheathed cottongrass, intermediate cottongrass.