cotton grass

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cotton grass

A tuft of cotton grass sways gently in a cool, damp bog.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of sedge plant: "cotton grass" refers to any plant species belonging to the genus Eriophorum. These are perennial plants found in bogs and wetlands in north temperate regions.
    • Characteristic appearance: The plant is named for its distinctive fruiting heads, which are tufted spikes of white, cotton-like fibers that resemble small balls of cotton wool.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The bog was dotted with the white tufts of cotton grass.
    • Cotton grass is an important indicator species for healthy peatland ecosystems.
Advanced Usage
  • Ecological context: The term is often used in botanical, ecological, or environmental descriptions of wetland habitats.
    • The conservation plan aims to protect the habitat of rare species like the cotton grass.
Variants and Related Words
  • Common Cotton-grass (): A widespread species of cotton grass.
  • Hare's-tail Cotton-grass (): Another common species, forming dense tussocks.
Synonyms
  • Bog Cotton: A common synonym, especially in British English.
  • Eriophorum: The scientific genus name, used in formal botanical contexts.
Related Phrases
  • Cotton grass tussock: Refers to a clump or mound of the plant.
    • The path wound through a landscape of heather and cotton grass tussocks.
cotton grass

A tuft of cotton grass sways gently in a cool, damp bog.

Noun
  1. any sedge of the genus Eriophorum; north temperate bog plants with tufted spikes

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