Biology:Sphagnum squarrosum

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Short description: Species of moss

Sphagnum squarrosum
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Bryophyta
Class: Sphagnopsida
Subclass: Sphagnidae
Order: Sphagnales
Family: Sphagnaceae
Genus: Sphagnum
Species:
S. squarrosum
Binomial name
Sphagnum squarrosum
Crome

Sphagnum squarrosum, commonly known as the spiky bog-moss[1] or spreading-leaved bog moss[2] is a species of moss which grows in nutrient-rich, damp soil. Typical habitats include woodland, the banks of streams and ditches; it can even be found at high altitude in damp cirques. The species often grows near sedges (Carex), rushes (Juncus) or purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea).[1]

Sphagnum squarrosum plants are green, and have the appearance of spikiness.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Andy Amphlett; Sandy Payne (2010). "Sphagnum squarrosum". Mosses and Liverworts of Britain and Ireland. British Bryological Society. p. 281. ISBN 9780956131010. http://www.bbsfieldguide.org.uk/content/sphagnum-squarrosum. 
  2. F. E. Tripp (1874). British Mosses, Their Homes, Aspects, Structure and Uses. George Bell and Sons. p. 63. https://archive.org/details/britishmossesthe21874trip. 

Wikidata ☰ Q867250 entry