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Common Cottongrass
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Common Cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium)
Cottongrass or bog cotton is a common sight across the fens
and bogs of Ireland. Common Cottongrass is often referred to
as multi-headed bog cotton, due to the presence of three or
more white, cotton heads per stem. It grows to about 60cm and
inhabits shallow, standing water or wet, peaty ground. The long
narrow leaves which surround each stem turn from green to red-brown
in autumn adding to the bogs overall red hue. Common Cottongrass
is widespread throughout Northern Ireland and spreads rapidly
in suitable conditions.
Click here to view a distribution map of the Common Cottongrass
in Northern Ireland.
