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Sphagnum is a genus of approximately 380 accepted species [2] [3] of mosses, commonly known as sphagnum moss, also bog moss and quacker moss (although that term is also sometimes used for peat). Accumulations of Sphagnum can store water, since both living and dead plants can hold large quantities of water inside their cells; plants may hold 16 ...
[1] [2] Sphagnum moss, also called peat moss, is one of the most common components in peat, although many other plants can contribute. The biological features of sphagnum mosses act to create a habitat aiding peat formation, a phenomenon termed 'habitat manipulation'. [3] Soils consisting primarily of peat are known as histosols.
Sphagnum imbricatum is a species of moss in the family Sphagnaceae, native to cool temperate parts of Europe and eastern North America, and found sporadically elsewhere. [1] In the past it was used as a substitute for cotton in surgical dressings.
Sphagnum austinii, known as Austin's sphagnum, is a species of moss in the family Sphagnaceae. The species can be found on the west coast of Alaska and British Columbia as well as the southeastern coasts of Canada .
Sphagnum inretortum H.A. Crum (now placed in genus Eosphagnum in Ambuchananiaceae) Sphagnum leucobryoides T. Yamag., Seppelt & Z. Iwats. (now placed in genus Ambuchanania in family Ambuchananiaceae )
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Sphagnum rubellum, commonly known as the red peat moss, [1] is a species of peat moss in the family Sphagnaceae. It forms low, reddish cushions in wet areas like bogs and poor fens across North America and Eurasia, particularly in regions with oceanic climates .
English. Read; Edit; View history; Tools. Tools. move to sidebar hide. Actions Read; ... Sphagnum recurvum is a species of moss belonging to the family Sphagnaceae. [1]