eriophorum (Meaning)

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eriophorum (n)

cotton grass

Synonyms & Antonyms of eriophorum

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eriophorum Sentence Examples

  1. Eriophorum is a genus of flowering plants in the sedge family, Cyperaceae.
  2. Eriophorum species are commonly found in bogs and fens and are often the dominant vegetation.
  3. The genus Eriophorum has a wide distribution across the northern hemisphere.
  4. Eriophorum species are typically perennial sedges with fibrous roots and creeping rhizomes.
  5. The stems of Eriophorum species are erect and slender, with a few leaves at the base.
  6. The inflorescence of Eriophorum species is a spikelet, which is made up of several flowers.
  7. The flowers of Eriophorum species are unisexual, with male and female flowers occurring on separate plants.
  8. The fruit of Eriophorum species is a nutlet, which is enclosed in a sac called a perigynium.
  9. The seeds of Eriophorum species are dispersed by wind and water.
  10. Eriophorum species are an important food source for many animals, including birds, rodents, and rabbits.

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cotton grass

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Eriophorum is a genus of flowering plants in the sedge family, Cyperaceae.

Eriophorum species are commonly found in bogs and fens and are often the dominant vegetation.

The genus Eriophorum has a wide distribution across the northern hemisphere.

Eriophorum species are typically perennial sedges with fibrous roots and creeping rhizomes.