Sphagnum affine

Imbricate bogmoss
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Division: Bryophyta
Class: Sphagnopsida
Order: Sphagnales
Family: Sphagnaceae
Genus: Sphagnum
Species:
S. affine
Binomial name
Sphagnum affine
Renauld & Cardot

Sphagnum affine, the imbricate bogmoss, is a species of peat moss or sphagnum moss which is exploited to make commercial peat products.[1]

Characteristics

This moss type varies significantly in size and colour, but is otherwise regular in appearance. It often formulates as hommocks, carpets or cushions. It can typically occur as ochreous in colour.[2]

Habitat

Sphagnum affine is found in base-rich environment such as fens, marshes, ditches and flished bogs. It can occasionally appear in very wet sites.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Edwards, Sean R. (2012). English Names for British Bryophytes. British Bryological Society Special Volume. Vol. 5 (4 ed.). Wootton, Northampton: British Bryological Society. ISBN 978-0-9561310-2-7. ISSN 0268-8034.
  2. 1 2 "Sphagnum affine" (PDF). British Bryological Society. Retrieved 20 April 2026.


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