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Eriophorum vaginatum L.

hare’s-tail cottongrass (Cyperaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadModerate tendencyNW
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Eriophorum vaginatum grows in moorland across the British Isles; it produces a single spikelet per stem.

Bleaklow (VC57: Derbyshire); 2007-05-23

 hare’s-tail cottongrass / Eriophorum vaginatum: _Eriophorum vaginatum_ grows in moorland across the British Isles; it produces a single spikelet per stem.

The flowers of Eriophorum vaginatum are bisexual, with 3 stamens and 3 stigmas; after flowering, perianth-bristles become expanded into a cottony pappus.

Stanage Edge (VC57: Derbyshire); 2007-05-14

 hare’s-tail cottongrass / Eriophorum vaginatum: The flowers of _Eriophorum vaginatum_ are bisexual, with 3 stamens and 3 stigmas; after flowering, perianth-bristles become expanded into a cottony pappus.

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