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Description
Eriocaulon compressum, or more commonly known as the Flattened pipewort or Hat pins, is a monocotyledonous perennial wildflower that is generally 1 to 3 foot tall. It has a single cluster of white flowers covered with hair-like structures and lacking in traditional petals. The flower is on top of a stalk that is slim, green, and most importantly, leafless. It attaches to a base that is comprised of several unsheathed, linear, basal leaves that are usually submerged in it's ideal environment. This is due to the fact that the plant is most often found in wet soil and shallow water, which is where it grows best.

Distribution and Habitat
It can be found in the southern and eastern parts of the United States. Most of the habitat for this plant dwells within wetlands and coastal areas. It can be found in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and even Texas. It generally grows in relative low elevation. This plant prefers soil that is high in silt and/or sand so as to have easy water flow. It is most often found in savannahs, bogs, lowlands, and ditches. .

Barrett Smith