As with Eriophorum angustifolium, E. vaginatum is a perennial associated with moors and heaths on acidic soil.
As with Eriophorum angustifolium, E. vaginatum is a perennial associated with moors and heaths on acidic soil. Smaller than Common Cottongrass with its fruits less striking. Hairs of the fruit are off white or cream in colour, and ruffled in texture.
