Eriophorum Vaginatum Collection

Harestail cotton-grass (Eriophorum vaginatum) growing on bog moorland, Scotland, UK, May Did you know? The fluffy white fronds of cotton-grass have been used as pillow stuffing

Harestail cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum) in flower, Flow Country, Forsinard, Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK, May

Cotton Grass (Eriophorum vaginatum) growing in water. Goldenstater Moor, Niedersachsen, Germany

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

European Brown Bear (Ursus arctos arctos) cub, sitting on cotton grass filled taiga swamp, Suomussalmi, Finland, Europe

European Brown Bear (Ursus arctos arctos) adult, standing on cotton grass filled taiga swamp, Suomussalmi, Finland, Europe

European Brown Bear (Ursus arctos arctos) sub-adults, play fighting on swamp, Suomussalmi, Finland, Europe

Cotton grass on the shore of Lago Bianco, Gavia Pass, Valfurva, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Sunrise on fields of cotton grass, Gavia Pass, Valfurva, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Hares-tail Cottongrass, Tussock Cottongrass, Sheathed Cottonsedge -Eriophorum vaginatum-, Emsland, 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

Cotton Grass, Eriophorum vaginatum, seeds, Urho Kekkonen National Park, Finland

Eriophorum vaginatum seed heads
Harestail cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum) seed heads

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Eriophorum vaginatum, commonly known as Harestail cotton-grass, is a stunning plant that thrives in various landscapes across Europe. In Scotland's bog moorlands, this delicate species creates a mesmerizing sight with its fluffy white tufts gently swaying in the wind. The Flow Country in Forsinard, Caithness showcases the beauty of Harestail cottongrass in full bloom, adding vibrant splashes of color to the landscape. Not limited to land, it also flourishes in aquatic environments. In Goldenstater Moor, Niedersachsen, Germany, Cotton Grass can be found growing gracefully amidst water bodies. Its presence adds an ethereal touch to the surroundings. Maloja's Bregaglia Valley in Engadine Canton boasts meadows adorned with rhododendrons and cotton grass. This picturesque combination paints a picture-perfect scene straight out of a fairytale. Interestingly enough, even European Brown Bears find solace among these soft tufts. Whether it's adorable cubs sitting on cotton grass-filled taiga swamps or adult bears standing tall against the backdrop of nature's beauty – Eriophorum vaginatum becomes part of their habitat too. Suomussalmi witnesses sub-adult European Brown Bears engaging in playful fights on swampy grounds filled with cotton grass. It serves as both their playground and sheltered sanctuary. Away from bear territories but equally captivating are scenes like Lago Bianco's shorelines adorned by Cotton Grass or fields at Gavia Pass where sunrise illuminates vast expanses covered by this enchanting plant. These sights truly showcase nature at its finest. Whether backlit during late evening light or thriving under May skies on Scottish bog moorlands – Harestail cotton-grass never fails to captivate observers with its delicate allure.