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Sphagnum squarrosum ~ sphagnum moss

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Sphagnum-squarrosum-~-sphagnum-moss


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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