Pipeworts (Eriocaulaceae)

Pipeworts

Pipeworts is a family of grass-like aquatic or wetland plants. These plants typically feature slender, wiry stems and small, round, white or silvery flower heads that bloom atop stalks, giving them a distinct button-like appearance. Adapted to saturated soils, their unique morphology allows them to thrive in waterlogged environments, making them a common sight in wet meadows and along the edges of water bodies.

Scientific classification

Family

Pipeworts (Eriocaulaceae)

Order

Grasses, sedges and allies

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