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Sphagnum squarrosum ~ sphagnum moss

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Characteristics:
  • spread-leaved sphagnum peat moss
  • the leaves narrow abruptly towards the end and turn backward from the stem giving them a tongue-like look
  • the name squarrosum refers to the scale-like or scabby appearance of the stem leaves
  • native
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