Sphagnum fallax

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Common Name

Flat-topped bogmoss

Family

Sphagnaceae

Genus

Sphagnum

Species

fallax

Location Found

St. Etienne-de-Lauzon Peatland, QU

Habitat

Widespread in poor fens, often a pioneer species forming extensive mats. Occasionally found in bogs in hollows, or at the base of hummocks

Lab Storage

Notable Characteristics

Sharply recurved branch leaves.

Collector

References

Flora of North America. N.d. Sphagnum fallax