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Magellan'S Sphagnum (Sphagnum magellanicum)

Description

Sphagnum magellanicum, commonly called Magellanic bogmoss, Magellan's sphagnum, Magellan's peatmoss or midway peat moss, is a widespread species of moss found in wet places throughout boreal forests of North America, South America and Eurasia. It has a distinctive reddish-purple color which usually makes it easy to recognize.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Bryophyta

        • Class: Sphagnopsida

          • Order: Sphagnales

            • Family: Sphagnaceae

              • Genus: Sphagnum