Wool grass, Cottongrass Bulrush
Scirpus cyperinus
Family: Cyperaceae
What it is like
A sedge. These grow in clumps and have grass like leaves and solid stalks. It is a tall rush. It grows 2 m high. It has large fluffy brown heads.
Where it is found
It grows in moist and boggy soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Eriophorum cyperinum L.;