Eriophorum (Noun)
Meaning
Cotton grass.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The wetland ecosystem was dominated by eriophorum, which blanketed the area in a thick layer of cotton-like seeds.
- During the summer months, the eriophorum in the marsh would bloom and produce large, showy white cotton-like seed heads.
- Eriophorum thrives in acidic bogs and marshes, where other plant species may struggle to grow.
- The native wildlife, such as deer and geese, would often feed on the seeds of the eriophorum plants that grew abundantly in the area.
- The distinctive seed heads of eriophorum can be used as a natural fiber for crafting and other decorative purposes.