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Peat Moss

Sphagnum spp.

Photo by chesterbperry
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Field Notes

Description:

This is only moss that did not see multiple examples of today, though once again snow cover did me no favors. The last photo is of a small clump that had lost it's chlorophyll.

Habitat:

Appalachian mountains

Species ID Suggestions

Peat moss

Sphagnum sp.

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Comments (2)
QWMom
I think you have a sphagnum here... no clue beyond that :)

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Biodiversity of SouthEastern US
Mission
Moss & Moss Allies of Southeast USA
Photographed
PublishedMarch 4, 2013

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