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Bog moss

Sphagnum spp.

Description:

Commonly called peat moss due to its prevalence in wet habitats where it contributes to the formation of peat bogs and mires. These plants may hold from 16-26 times as much water as their dry weight depending on the species. Sphagnum and the peat formed from it provide habitat for a wide array of peatland plants, including sedges and ericaceous shrubs, as well as orchids and carnivorous plants.

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2 Comments

The MnMs
The MnMs 10 years ago

Thanks Suzanne. For what I read it seems a very important plant to keep the moist in the bogs and moorlands.

suzmonk
suzmonk 10 years ago

Never really thought about what "peat moss" looks like when it's alive. Interesting ... thank you.

The MnMs
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The MnMs

Scotland, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jun 12, 2013
Submitted on Jul 27, 2013

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