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Anderson's sphagnum
Scientific Name: Sphagnum andersonianum
Family: Sphagnaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Sphagnum andersonianum (Anderson's Sphagnum)
Sphagnum andersonianum, commonly known as Anderson's Sphagnum, is a species of moss belonging to the genus Sphagnum.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a moss. It is noted to be used for dressing wounds during World War 1, so it may be absorbent.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Sphagnum andersonianum Andrus
- Common Name: Anderson's Sphagnum
- Family: Sphagnaceae
- Genus: Sphagnum
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Sphagnum andersonianum is endemic to northeastern North America.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Sphagnum andersonianum is a nonvascular plant (a moss).
Ecological Role
- Sphagnum mosses, including Sphagnum andersonianum, are important in peat formation.
Further Information
- Taxonomic information is available from the British Database of World Flora and Fauna.
- Specimens are held at the National Museum of Wales (NMW).
- Further nomenclature details can be found in Anderson (1990).