cotton grass
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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any sedge of the genus Eriophorum; north temperate bog plants with tufted spikes
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