Eriocaulon Linnaeus. Common name: Pipewort.
A genus of about 400 species, of tropical and warm temperate regions (few in cold temperate areas).
ID notes: The roots "are pure white and translucent, soft in texture, very flexible and have a curious and characteristic vermiform appearance, owing to the presence of regularly spaced internal diaphragms" (Hare 1950).
References: Gomes de Andrade et al. (2010); Hare (1950); Kral (1966c); Kral (2000b) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2000); Stützel (1998) In Kubitzki (1998b). Show full citations.
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© Bruce A. Sorrie | Eriocaulon aquaticum | Original Image ⭷
© Gary P. Fleming | Eriocaulon parkeri | Original Image ⭷
© Jay Horn | Eriocaulon ravenelii source | Original Image ⭷
© Scott Ward | Eriocaulon decangulare var. decangulare | Original Image ⭷
© Scott Ward | Eriocaulon compressum | Original Image ⭷
© Alan M. Cressler | Eriocaulon compressum | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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