Eriophorum tenellum Nutt.

Britton, N.L., and A. Brown, 1913, An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and th

Plant Details

Scientific Name: Eriophorum tenellum Nutt.
Family Name: Cyperaceae Juss. - Sedge family
Common Name: fewnerved cottongrass
Symbol: ERTE12
Group: Monocot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:51 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Graminoid

Synonyms

  • Eriophorum tenellum Nutt. var. monticola Fernald

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
OBL OBL OBL OBL OBL

Species Range Map