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Trichophorum alpinum (L.) Pers.

cotton deergrass (Cyperaceae)

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The angular, slightly rough stems and less tufted growth separate Trichophorum alpinum from Trichophorum germanicum before the cottony perianth-bristles appear. It lived at one site in Scotland over 200 years ago.

Alpes-Maritimes (06), France; 2010-07-08

 cotton deergrass / Trichophorum alpinum: The angular, slightly rough stems and less tufted growth separate _Trichophorum alpinum_ from _Trichophorum germanicum_ before the cottony perianth-bristles appear. It lived at one site in Scotland over 200 years ago.

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