Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
triste
ID:
415824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Th.Fr.) Hadac & Á.Löve

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1950: 34 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415156



Common Names

  • Eriophorum triste
  • Sad Cotton Grass
  • Sad Eriophorum


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Description

Eriophorum triste (also called Sad Cotton-grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to northern and eastern Europe, from Norway and Sweden to the Russian Far East. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet tundra.

Uses & Benefits

Eriophorum triste has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its cotton-like flowers have been used to make wreaths and bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriophorum triste has small white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriophorum triste can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the plants should be planted in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate drainage.

Where to Find Eriophorum triste

Eriophorum triste is native to North America.

Eriophorum triste FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriophorum triste?

Eriophorum triste

What is the common name of Eriophorum triste?

Sad Cotton-grass

What is the natural habitat of Eriophorum triste?

Bogs, marshes, and wet meadows

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Emil Hadač (1914-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hadač' in the authors string.
Theodor Magnus Fries (1832-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Th.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:95758-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].