Eriophorum
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of plants in the sedge family: Eriophorum is the scientific name for a genus of flowering plants commonly known as cotton grass. These plants are characterized by their distinctive, fluffy, cotton-like seed heads.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The wetland was dotted with white tufts of eriophorum.
- Several species of eriophorum are important for stabilizing peat soils.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to members of this specific genus, often followed by a species name.
- The study focused on Eriophorum vaginatum and its role in the tundra ecosystem.
Variants and Related Words
- Cotton grass (n): The common name for plants of the genus .
- Cotton grass is easily identified by its white, fluffy inflorescence.
Synonyms
- Cotton grass: The common vernacular name.
Noun
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cotton grass
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