Cottongrass Collection

Cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing on Garbh Eilean with the Isle of Lewis behind, Shiant Isles, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. June

Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) at dawn, Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium, June

Common cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium, May

Cotton grass on the shore of lake Riffelsee with the Matterhorn in the background, Zermatt, canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) flowering, at sunrise, Island Runde, Norway, July

Spluga valley peaks with blooming Cottongrass flowers (Eriophorum), Montespluga, Madesimo, Sondrio province, Spluga valley, Lombardy, Italy

Blooming Cottongrass flowers (Eriophorum), Montespluga, Madesimo, Sondrio province, Spluga valley, Lombardy, Italy

a dream on a foggy morning
Osamu Hayashi

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Norway, Utsira Island, cottongrass. Date: 01/10/2009

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White cottongrass or Scheuchzer's cottongrass (Eriophorum scheuchzeri), NP Hohe Tauern, in the background the Reichenspitz range of the Zillertal alps. Austria, Tyrol

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Reichenspitz mountain range in the Zillertal Alps in Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. Upper Lake Gerlos. L-R: Gabler, Reichen Spitze, Hahnenkamm. Austria, Tyrol

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Reichenspitz mountain range in the Zillertal Alps in Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. Upper Lake Gerlos. L-R: Gabler, Reichen Spitze, Hahnenkamm, Wild-Gerlos Spitze. Austria, Tyrol

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Reichenspitz mountain range in the Zillertal Alps in Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. Upper Lake Gerlos. L-R: Gabler, Reichen Spitze, Hahnenkamm, Wild-Gerlos Spitze. Austria, Tyrol

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Reichenspitz mountain range in the Zillertal Alps in Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. Upper Lake Gerlos. L-R: Gabler, Reichen Spitze, Hahnenkamm, Wild-Gerlos Spitze. Austria, Tyrol

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Canada, Nunavut, Cape Dorset. Mallikjuag Territorial Park. Tundra with cotton grass (Eriophorum). Town of Cape Dorset in the distance. Date: 17/02/2010

Cottongrass or cottonsedge, Eriophorum angustifolium
6337950 Cottongrass or cottonsedge, Eriophorum angustifolium by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Cottongrass or cottonsedge, Eriophorum angustifolium, Erioforo di foglie strette)

Cottongrass (Eriophorum sp) flowering beside Riffelsee, Matterhorn reflected in lake. Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland. September 2019

Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing in a valley bog, Mendip Hills, Somerset, England, UK, June

Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) at sunset, growing in a valley bog, Mendip Hills, Somerset, England, UK, June

Sunrise over Klein Schietveld heathland with Cottongrass (Eriophorum) Brasschaat, Belgium, April

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Broad-leaved Cotton-grass - with seed heads in Date:

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Broad-leaved Cotton-grass - with seed heads in Date:

Hiker out of tent looks towards Matterhorn from lake Riffelsee, Zermatt, canton of Valais
Hiker beside tent looking towards the Matterhorn from lake Riffelsee, Zermatt, canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Hiker at lake Riffelsee makes coffee out of the tent facing Matterhorn, Zermatt, canton of Valais
Hiker at lake Riffelsee makes coffee outside tent facing the Matterhorn, Zermatt, canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) in Hundefjord, Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland
Eriophorum (cotton grass, cotton-grass or cottonsedge) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cyperaceae, the sedge family

Frigga Fritillary (Boloria frigga) in habitat over cotton grass (Eriophorum) Finland, June

Cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium)

Flowering cotton grass -Eriophorum-, Koller Filze bog, Nicklheim, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Iceland, Landmannlaugar, Flowering of cottongrass and the Iceland sky, leaden and exciting

Meadows of rhododendrons and cotton grass, Maloja, Bregaglia Valley, Engadine, Canton of Graubunden (Grisons), Switzerland, Europe

Cottongrass sp. - a very typical plant in marshes of tundra (Eriophorum sp.). near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August

Cottongrass sp. a very typical plant in marshes of tundra near Dikson (Eriophorum sp.). Russian Arctic. Summer, August

Illustration, Cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium), with cotton-like flowerheads hanging from top

Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) in Dutch raised bog reserve Bargerveen, Netherlands, Europe

Cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium), in the back peat briquettes, Birr, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Wetland bog with blooming cotton grass -Eriophorum-, Koller Filze bog, Nicklheim, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Bog pond in the foothills of the Alps with Hare s-tail Cottongrass, Tussock Cottongrass or Sheathed Cottonsedge -Eriophorum vaginatum L.-, near Rosenheim, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Hare s-tail Cottongrass, Tussock Cottongrass or Sheathed Cottonsedge -Eriophorum vaginatum L.-, near Rosenheim, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Silted bog pond with flowering Hare s-tail Cottongrass, Tussock Cottongrass or Sheathed Cottonsedge -Eriophorum vaginatum-, Grundbeckenmoor near Rosenheim, alpine upland, Bavaria, Germany, EUrope

Flowering Hare s-tail Cottongrass, Tussock Cottongrass or Sheathed Cottonsedge -Eriophorum vaginatum-, carpet of flowering grass, mountains at back, Grundbeckenmoor near Rosenheim, alpine upland

Flooded bog with blooming Hare s-tail Cottongrass, Tussock Cottongrass or Sheathed Cottonsedge -Eriophorum vaginatum- in the siltation ponds with Peat Moss -Sphagnum sp

Blooming Hare s-tail Cottongrass, Tussock Cottongrass or Sheathed Cottonsedge -Eriophorum vaginatum-, Inntal, Voralpenland, Raubling, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Cottongrass -Eriophorum sp. -, flowering perennial in a peat bog in Grundbeckenmoor marsh, Inntal, Voralpenland
Cottongrass -Eriophorum sp.-, flowering perennial in a peat bog in Grundbeckenmoor marsh, Inntal, Voralpenland, Raubling, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Wet meadow with Cotton Grass -Eriophorum sp. -, Naturschutzgebiet Magnetsrieder Hardt, Magnetsried, Upper Bavaria
Wet meadow with Cotton Grass -Eriophorum sp.-, Naturschutzgebiet Magnetsrieder Hardt, Magnetsried, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Broad-leaved Cotton Grass -Eriophorum latifolium-, Kirchseemoor, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Cotton Grass -Eriophorum- with stream and mountain peaks, Gargellen, Montafon, Vorarlberg, Austria

Cotton Grass -Eriophorum- with stream and mountains, Gargellen, Montafon, Vorarlberg, Austria

Cotton grass -Eriophorum- at a small lake, Schladminger Tauern mountain range, Styria, Austria, Europe

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"Cottongrass: A Delicate Beauty in Nature's Tapestry" As the sun rises, casting a golden glow on the horizon, common cottongrass emerges from its slumber. With slender stems and fluffy white tufts, it creates a picturesque scene against the backdrop of Garbh Eilean and the Isle of Lewis. Its scientific name, Eriophorum angustifolium, may be complex, but its allure is simple yet captivating. In Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, another enchanting sight awaits at dawn. Common cottongrass blankets the landscape with ethereal beauty. The delicate blooms seem to dance in harmony with nature's symphony as they sway gently in the morning breeze. Traveling to Klein Schietveld in Brasschaat, Belgium during May reveals a breathtaking display of common cotton grass. These resilient flowers thrive amidst lush greenery and their presence adds an exquisite touch to this idyllic setting. On the shores of lake Riffelsee stands cotton grass like sentinels guarding its tranquil waters. Against such majestic scenery as the Matterhorn looms proudly in the distance; these resilient plants remind us that even amidst grandeur lies delicate beauty waiting to be discovered. Island Runde awakens with splendor as common cottongrass blossoms at sunrise. Bathed in soft hues of pink and orange light, these flowers paint a picture-perfect moment where time seems suspended—a fleeting glimpse into nature's artistry. Venturing further towards Montespluga in Madesimo unveils peaks adorned with blooming cottongrass flowers—Eriophorum at its finest. Amidst rugged terrain and towering mountains lie these gentle blooms that defy adversity and bloom vibrantly against all odds. Iceland's Landmannlaugar offers an otherworldly experience where flowering cottongrass meets leaden skies—an enchanting contrast that evokes a dreamlike atmosphere.