Trichophorum alpinum explained

Trichophorum alpinum, commonly known as alpine bulrush or cotton deergrass,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family. It has a circumboreal distribution, occurring throughout the northern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. It is present in Europe, Asia, and northern North America.[2]

This sedge produces stems up to 40cm (20inches) tall from a short rhizome. The leaves are no more than a centimeter long. The flowers have cottony white bristles that may extend 2cm (01inches) past the spikelet.[2] [3]

This plant grows in bogs and calcareous mountain meadows.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: BioLib: Biological library.
  2. Williams, Tara Y. 1990. Trichophorum alpinum. In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory.
  3. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242357992 Trichophorum alpinum.