Unusual bloom in Iceland.

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  1. pixvince

    pixvince Member

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    Here's a tough one. A plant that's already gone to seed.

    I took this in Iceland a few years ago.

    It has the hair of a Dr. Suess character.

    Any idea what it is?

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    UPDATE: Finally attached photo. My apologies
     

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  2. David in L A

    David in L A Active Member 10 Years

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    Could be Cotton grass, Eriophorum angustifolium.
     
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    That's what it looks like to me too. Good call. Is there a naturalized patch in Iceland?
     
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  4. David in L A

    David in L A Active Member 10 Years

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    E. angustifolium and E. scheuchzeri are both listed as natives in Iceland.
     
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  5. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    And are both abundant, too.
     
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