Sphagnum rubellum

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Common Name

Acute-leaved Bog-moss; Red Bog-moss

Family

Sphagnaceae

Genus

Sphagnum

Species

rubellum

Location Found

St. Etienne-de-Lauzon Peatland, QU

Habitat

Form extensive carpets in poor fens and mires.

Lab Storage

Notable Characteristics

Always small with a red stem. Leaves typically 5 ranked.

Collector

References

Flora of North America. N.d. Sphagnum rubellum., Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh. N.d. Sphagnum rubellum.