Etymology: Eriophorum: Greek erion for "wool" and phoros for "bearing"
Plants: perennial sedge
Plants: perennial sedge
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = OBL WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos