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Tawny Cotton-Grass

Eriophorum virginicum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (อันดับหญ้า)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Eriophorum
Species
Eriophorum virginicum (Tawny Cotton-Grass)

Names in Other Languages

French Linaigrette de Virginie

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 medium
Vulnerable
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Arctic Cottongrass
Eriophorum callitrix
Least Concern
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tall cottongrass
Eriophorum triste
Not Evaluated
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Conifer Cottongrass
Eriophorum tenellum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tawny Cotton-Grass?
The scientific name of Tawny Cotton-Grass is Eriophorum virginicum. It belongs to the genus Eriophorum.
What is the conservation status of Tawny Cotton-Grass?
Tawny Cotton-Grass (Eriophorum virginicum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tawny Cotton-Grass live?
Tawny Cotton-Grass is found in Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Canada, France, Norway, United States.
What family does Tawny Cotton-Grass belong to?
Tawny Cotton-Grass (Eriophorum virginicum) belongs to the genus Eriophorum, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Tawny Cotton-Grass endangered?
No, Tawny Cotton-Grass (Eriophorum virginicum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tawny Cotton-Grass belong to?
Tawny Cotton-Grass (Eriophorum virginicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Tawny Cotton-Grass?
The closest relatives of Tawny Cotton-Grass in the genus Eriophorum include Bachelot de la Pylaie's cottongrass, broad-leaved cottongrass, Chamisso's Cottongrass, closed-sheathed cottongrass, intermediate cottongrass.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Eriophorum — 14 Species

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Bachelot de la Pylaie's cottongrass
Eriophorum pylaieanum
NE 🐾
broad-leaved cottongrass
Eriophorum latifolium
CR 🐾
Chamisso's Cottongrass
Eriophorum chamissonis
LC 🐾
closed-sheathed cottongrass
Eriophorum brachyantherum
VU 🐾
intermediate cottongrass
Eriophorum medium
VU 🐾
Arctic Cottongrass
Eriophorum callitrix
LC 🐾
tall cottongrass
Eriophorum triste
NE
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Tawny Cotton-Grass
Eriophorum virginicum
LC
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Conifer Cottongrass
Eriophorum tenellum
LC 🐾
Slender Cottongrass
Eriophorum gracile
EN 🐾
Scheuchzer's cottongrass
Eriophorum scheuchzeri
LC 🐾
Common Cotton-Grass
Eriophorum angustifolium
VU 🐾
Cottongrass
Eriophorum vaginatum
NT 🐾
Dark-Scale Cottongrass
Eriophorum viridicarinatum
LC
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