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Baltic sphagnum

Scientific Name: Sphagnum balticum

Family: Sphagnaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Sphagnum balticum: Baltic Bog Moss

Sphagnum balticum, commonly known as Baltic bog moss or Baltic sphagnum, is a species of moss belonging to the Sphagnum genus.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Sphagnum balticum (Russow) C.E.O. Jensen
  • Family: Sphagnaceae
  • Genus: Sphagnum
  • Synonyms:
    • Sphagnum cuspidatum var. brevifolium
    • Sphagnum recurvum ssp. balticum Russow
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (ITIS): 548196

Distribution and Habitat

This species is found in Baltic bogs and other bog environments, including those in central-eastern Europe, Northern Poland, and the Baltic region. It is also present in Britain and Ireland.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

Sphagnum balticum is a medium-sized bog moss, with stems often exceeding 15 cm in length.

Ecological Role

Sphagnum mosses, including S. balticum, play a crucial role in bog ecosystems. They contribute to peat accumulation and can retain large amounts of water.

Use as Horticultural Material

Baltic Sphagnum peat moss is widely recognized as a horticultural material and is used in potting soil mixtures, greenhouses, and for growing flowers, vegetables, and shrubs.

Further Information

  • ARKive
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • Flora of North America
  • British Bryological Society Checklist of British and Irish Bryophytes