Biology:Sphagnum molle
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Short description: Species of moss
| Sphagnum molle | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Sphagnopsida |
| Order: | Sphagnales |
| Family: | Sphagnaceae |
| Genus: | Sphagnum |
| Species: | S. molle
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| Binomial name | |
| Sphagnum molle Sull.
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Sphagnum molle, the Blushing Bog-moss is a species of moss belonging to the family Sphagnaceae.[1]
It is native to Europe and Northern America.[1]
Characteristics
This moss type is typically pale or white-green in colour, with hints of pink. It formulates as tight mats, with a smooth surface. The branch leaves are broad and concave and the stem leaves are large, especially in comparison to the branch leaves.[2]
Habitat
Sphagnum molle is known to appear on wet heathland, boggy grassland, peaty streamsides, occurring mainly along the West coast of the United Kingdom, in areas of high rainfall.[2]
References
Wikidata ☰ Q310589 entry
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