Sphagnum palustre Linnaeus

Locations ofSphagnum palustre Linnaeus in Virginia

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Family
Sphagnaceae
Botanical Name
Sphagnum palustre Linnaeus
Common Name
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Not applicable
Comments
See comments under Sphagnum henryense.
Habitat
In a variety of acidic mineral soils and peats of seasonal ponds, swamps, seepages, bogs, saturated forests, interdune swales, stream edges, pocosins, and mafic fens; also in distubed wetlands such as diches and beaver impoundments. Occurs statewide, one of our most common species of peat moss.
Native Status
Native

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