Eriophorum virginicum Linnaeus, Tawny cottongrass
Eriophorum virginicum is common in the northwestern portion of Renfrew County, found in bogs. The common name refers to the tawny color of the perianth bristles, especially evident as the plant ages.
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Figure 1. Achenes, perianth bristles and scales.
Figure 2. Inflorescence blooming.
Figure 3. Inflorescence in fruit.
Figure 4. Eriophorum virginicum in Black Spruce bog.
Figure 5. Eriophorum virginicum in beaver pond.
Figure 6. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DAO 684631 | W.J. Crins | 1993-August-24 |
| CAN 551732 | A. Vogg, S. Thomson & H. Thomson | 1989-July-08 |
| CAN 537371 | D.J. White | 1987-August-31 |
| CAN 570201 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1962-September-12 |
| CAN 570200 | T.C. Brayshaw & W.J. Merilees | 1962-August-23 |
| CAN 570199 | W.J. Merilees & T.C. Brayshaw | 1962-July-10 |
| CAN 570198 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1961-August-02 |
| DAO 248436 | A.J. Breitung | 1948-August-01 |