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intermediate cottongrass

Eriophorum medium

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Eriophorum medium (intermediate cottongrass)

Names in Other Languages

French linaigrette moyenne

Similar Species in Eriophorum

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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Common Cotton-Grass

Eriophorum angustifolium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of intermediate cottongrass?

The scientific name of intermediate cottongrass is Eriophorum medium. It belongs to the genus Eriophorum.

What is the conservation status of intermediate cottongrass?

intermediate cottongrass (Eriophorum medium) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does intermediate cottongrass live?

intermediate cottongrass is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.

What family does intermediate cottongrass belong to?

intermediate cottongrass (Eriophorum medium) belongs to the genus Eriophorum, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is intermediate cottongrass endangered?

Yes, intermediate cottongrass (Eriophorum medium) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does intermediate cottongrass belong to?

intermediate cottongrass (Eriophorum medium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of intermediate cottongrass?

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