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Aongstroem's sphagnum
Scientific Name: Sphagnum aongstroemii
Family: Sphagnaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
Duration:
Other Names:
Aongstroem's Sphagnum (Sphagnum aongstroemii)
Discover the fascinating world of Aongstroem's Sphagnum, a nonvascular plant with unique characteristics and ecological significance.
Common Names
- Aongstroem's Sphagnum
- Aongstroem's Peat Moss
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Sphagnum aongstroemii Hartm.
- Family: Sphagnaceae
- Genus: Sphagnum
- Species: Sphagnum aongstroemii
- Synonyms:
- Sphagnum cymbifolium var. cordifolium Hartm.
- Sphagnum insulosum
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Other Names: Sphagnum aongstroemii C. Hartman
Distribution
This species is found in the United States and Canada, and a distributional map is available for review.
Morphological Characteristics
Sphagnum aongstroemii is recognizable by its pale green color. It is a moss.
Vernacular Names
- English: Aongstroem's Sphagnum, Aongstroem's Peat Moss
- Finnish: Kuultorahkasammal
- French: Sphaigne d'Angstrm
Further Information
- The Plant List
- Toolik-Arctic Geobotanical Atlas maps
- Encyclopedia of Life