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Sphagnum magellanicum

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Order
  
Sphagnales

Genus
  
Sphagnum

Higher classification
  
Peat moss

Division
  
Bryophyta

Family
  
Sphagnaceae

Scientific name
  
Sphagnum magellanicum

Rank
  
Species

Sphagnum magellanicum Sphagnum magellanicum

Similar
  
Peat moss, Moss, Sphagnum fuscum, Sphagnum fallax, Sphagnum capillifolium

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.

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References

Sphagnum magellanicum Wikipedia