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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Eriophorum spec.

Family : CYPERACEAE (Sedge Family)
Common Name (UK) : Cottongrass
Common Name (DE) : Wollgras
Common Name (FR) : Linaigrette
Habitat : Boggy ground.
Remarks : There are several species of cotton grass, all difficult to distinguish.
First appearing : June
Abundance :
Closest Location to Stuttgart :

  • Photo Date :June 16, 2006
  • Location :Murnauer Moos, Upper Baveria.
    N47° 39.124' E11° 12.445'
  • Photo Date :July 10, 2006
  • Location :Near Buchs, Switzerland.
    N47° 08.571' E9° 24.133'