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Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) at sunset, growing in a valley bog
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Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) at sunset, growing in a valley bog
Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) at sunset, growing in a valley bog, Mendip Hills, Somerset, England, UK, June
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Angiosperm Angiospermae Cotton Grass Cotton Sedge Cottongrass Cottonsedge Cyperaceae Eriophorum Flowering Plant Habitat Lilianae Magnoliopsida Monocot Monocotyledon Poales Sedge Seed Plant Somerset Spermatophyte Spermatophytina Tracheophyta Vascular Plant Common Cotton Grass Common Cottongrass Eriophorum Angustifolium Mendips Plantae
Sunset Serenade - Common Cottongrass Dances in the Valley Bog
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. In this enchanting snapshot captured by Steve Nicholls, we witness a mesmerizing performance of nature's ballet. Bathed in the warm hues of a setting sun, delicate strands of Common cottongrass sway gracefully in a lush valley bog nestled within Somerset's picturesque Mendip Hills. Eriophorum angustifolium, also known as Common cottongrass or cottonsedge, takes center stage with its ethereal beauty. As a flowering monocot and member of the sedge family, it adds an elegant touch to this scene. Its slender leaves and fluffy white seed heads resemble tufts of cotton floating on air. This resilient plant thrives amidst damp habitats like bogs, showcasing its adaptability and tenacity. The intricate network of vascular tissues within its structure allows it to flourish as a seed plant or spermatophyte even under challenging conditions. As we marvel at this natural spectacle, let us not forget that behind every botanical name lies an extraordinary story. From Plantae to Magnoliopsida and Angiospermae to Monocotyledon - these classifications remind us of the incredible diversity found within our own planet's flora. So next time you find yourself wandering through England's Western Europe or exploring Somerset's breathtaking landscapes, keep an eye out for these tall cotton grasses swaying gently in the breeze. They are sure to leave you spellbound with their
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