Sphagnum rubellum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Bryophyta |
Class: | Sphagnopsida |
Order: | Sphagnales |
Family: | Sphagnaceae |
Genus: | Sphagnum |
Species: | S. rubellum
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Binomial name | |
Sphagnum rubellum | |
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Sphagnum rubellum, the red peat moss, is a widespread species of moss in the family Sphagnaceae, native to the cool temperate parts of North America and Eurasia.[1] It is slower growing than its close relative Sphagnum capillifolium.[2]