COMMON COTTON-GRASS Eriophorum angustifolium

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Common Cotton-grass is actually a member of the sedge family and not a true grass. The  seed heads of this plant producing really distinctive fluffy cotton-like heads, from which it gets it names. Walkers often use this plant as a sign post to avoid wet/boggy areas.

Cotton-grass grows in wet, boggy areas.

Flowers: April - June.

Height: 30-50cm