It seems to be a bit of a photo mainstay across the north right now, from Sweden to Alaska, and on Facebook as well. So here, from last night, are a couple of shots of Arctic Cotton (Eriophorum sp.). The title of the post is even more appropriate when you read allycke's post about it's former use in Sweden.
Pillowy Soft
It seems to be a bit of a photo mainstay across the north right now, from Sweden to Alaska, and on Facebook as well. So here, from last night, are…
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Aha! You got in another picture of the iceberg! Smooth!
I’ve said it before – but Actic Cotton has a very special place in my heart – right up there with the fireweed!
The iceberg is showing no signs of leaving, so I don’t imagine the photos are going to stop any time soon, although I’m trying. At least I never snuck one into these photos.
So THIS is where pom-pons come from! Sweet.
Nothing says Arctic summer to me like this lovely little plant with its distinctive white puffy plume blowing in the breeze in that all too brief time between spring and fall
Yes Jochen, they are pom poms for lemmings.
Funny, but to me, cotton grass says summer is over Indigo.