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Eriophorum brachyantherum

Closed Sheathed Cottongrass, Creamy Bristled Cottongrass
Other regional names: Northland Cottonsedge +1 more
  • Northland Cottonsedge
  • Short Anther Cottongrass
Also known as: Eriophorum brachyantherum var. brachyantherum +7 more
  • Eriophorum brachyantherum var. brachyantherum
  • Eriophorum brachyantherum var. pellucidum Lepage
  • Eriophorum opacum (Björnstr.) Fernald
  • Eriophorum opacum var. cinnamomeum A.E.Porsild
  • Eriophorum vaginatum subsp. opacum Björnstr.
  • Eriophorum vaginatum var. brachyantherum (Trautv. & C.A.Mey.) Krylov
  • Eriophorum vaginatum var. opacum Björnstr.
  • Scirpus brachyantherus (Trautv. & C.A.Mey.) T.Koyama
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Eriophorum brachyantherum (commonly known as Closed-Sheathed Cottongrass or Creamy-Bristled Cottongrass) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, Europe, and North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia, Eastern Canada, Eastern Europe, Mongolia, Northern Europe, Russian Far East, Siberia, Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, Altay, British Columbia, East European Russia, Finland, Korea, Labrador, Magadan, Manitoba, Mongolia, Newfoundland, North European Russia, Northwest Territories, Norway, Nunavut, Ontario, Québec, Saskatchewan, Sweden, West Siberia, Yakutskiya, Yukon

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