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Sparriges Torfmoos

Sphagnum squarrosum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French sphaigne hérissé
German Sparriges Torfmoos

Similar Species in Sphagnum

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Austins Torfmoos
Sphagnum austinii
Not Evaluated
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Baltisches Torfmoos
Sphagnum balticum
Least Concern
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Braunes Torfmoos
Sphagnum fuscum
Least Concern
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Derbes Torfmoos
Sphagnum russowii
Vulnerable
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Dichtes Torfmoos
Sphagnum compactum
Not Evaluated
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Einseitswendiges Torfmoos
Sphagnum subsecundum
Not Evaluated
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Gedrehtes Torfmoos
Sphagnum contortum
Vulnerable
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Gefranstes Torfmoos
Sphagnum fimbriatum
Least Concern
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Pflanzen
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Bryophyta
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Sphagnopsida
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Sphagnales
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Sphagnaceae
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Sphagnum
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sparriges Torfmoos?
The scientific name of Sparriges Torfmoos is Sphagnum squarrosum. It belongs to the genus Sphagnum.
What is the conservation status of Sparriges Torfmoos?
Sparriges Torfmoos (Sphagnum squarrosum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sparriges Torfmoos live?
Sparriges Torfmoos is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Sparriges Torfmoos belong to?
Sparriges Torfmoos (Sphagnum squarrosum) belongs to the genus Sphagnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphagnaceae.
Is Sparriges Torfmoos endangered?
No, Sparriges Torfmoos (Sphagnum squarrosum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sparriges Torfmoos belong to?
Sparriges Torfmoos (Sphagnum squarrosum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Sparriges Torfmoos?
The closest relatives of Sparriges Torfmoos in the genus Sphagnum include Austins Torfmoos, Baltisches Torfmoos, Braunes Torfmoos, Derbes Torfmoos, Dichtes Torfmoos.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Sphagnum — 20 Species

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Austins Torfmoos
Sphagnum austinii
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Baltisches Torfmoos
Sphagnum balticum
LC 🐾
Braunes Torfmoos
Sphagnum fuscum
LC 🐾
Derbes Torfmoos
Sphagnum russowii
VU 🐾
Dichtes Torfmoos
Sphagnum compactum
NE 🐾
Einseitswendiges Torfmoos
Sphagnum subsecundum
NE 🐾
Gedrehtes Torfmoos
Sphagnum contortum
VU 🐾
Gefranstes Torfmoos
Sphagnum fimbriatum
LC 🐾
Gekrümmtes Torfmoos
Sphagnum flexuosum
LC 🐾
Girgensohnsches Torfmoos
Sphagnum girgensohnii
LC 🐾
Glanz-Torfmoos
Sphagnum subnitens
LC 🐾
Gleichblättriges Torfmoos
Sphagnum platyphyllum
VU 🐾
Großes Torfmoos
Sphagnum majus
VU 🐾
Junges Torfmoos
Sphagnum tenerum
NE 🐾
Kurzblättriges Torfmoos
Sphagnum angustifolium
CR 🐾
Mittleres Torfmoos
Sphagnum magellanicum
NE 🐾
Rötliches Torfmoos
Sphagnum rubellum
VU 🐾
Schönes Torfmoos
Sphagnum pulchrum
LC
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Sparriges Torfmoos
Sphagnum squarrosum
LC
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Spieß-Torfmoos
Sphagnum cuspidatum
NE
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