Polytrichum strictum

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Common Name

Bog haircap moss; Strict haircap

Family

Polytrichaceae

Genus

Polytrichum

Species

strictum

Location Found

St. Etienne-de-Lauzon Peatland, QU

Habitat

Present in Sphagnum bogs, wet heaths, and tundra, as well as meadows and spruce forests.

Lab Storage

Notable Characteristics

Found in deep and compact tufts with stiffly erect leaves.\r\n\r\nPolytrichum strictum (green) growing with Sphagnum rubellum (red).

Collector

References

Flora of North America. N.d. Polytrichum strictum