Broad-leaved Cottongrass
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Broad-leaved Cottongrass

Eriophorum latifolium

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Overview

Eriophorum latifolium, commonly known as broad-leaved bog-cotton and broad leaved cotton grass is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Cyperaceae.

Broad-leaved Cottongrass is primarily threatened by habitat loss and degradation due to drainage and conversion of wetlands for agriculture and development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology and temperature regimes of the specialized bog and fen habitats this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eriophorum latifolium is native to Europe. Some authorities report that its range extends into Asia as far as North Korea, while others claim it is strictly a European species not found east of the Urals.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Broad-leaved Cottongrass classified as Endangered?
Broad-leaved Cottongrass is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Broad-leaved Cottongrass is primarily threatened by habitat loss and degradation due to drainage and conversion of wetlands for agriculture and development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology and temperature regimes of the specialized bog and fen habitats this species requires.
Where does Broad-leaved Cottongrass live?
Broad-leaved Cottongrass occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Broad-leaved Cottongrass?
The main threats to Broad-leaved Cottongrass are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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