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Olaf's peat moss

Sphagnum olafii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Sphagnopsida (Sphagnopsida)
Order
Sphagnales (Sphagnales)
Family
Sphagnaceae
Genus
Sphagnum
Species
Sphagnum olafii (Olaf's peat moss)

Names in Other Languages

French sphaigne d'Olaf

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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vs Austins Torfmoos vs Baltisches Torfmoos vs Braunes Torfmoos vs Derbes Torfmoos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Olaf's peat moss?
The scientific name of Olaf's peat moss is Sphagnum olafii. It belongs to the genus Sphagnum.
Where does Olaf's peat moss live?
Olaf's peat moss is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Olaf's peat moss belong to?
Olaf's peat moss (Sphagnum olafii) belongs to the genus Sphagnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphagnaceae.
What kingdom does Olaf's peat moss belong to?
Olaf's peat moss (Sphagnum olafii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Olaf's peat moss?
The closest relatives of Olaf's peat moss in the genus Sphagnum include Austins Torfmoos, Baltisches Torfmoos, Braunes Torfmoos, Derbes Torfmoos, Dichtes Torfmoos.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Sphagnum — 20 Species

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Austins Torfmoos
Sphagnum austinii
NE 🐾
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 🐾
Sparriges Torfmoos
Sphagnum squarrosum
LC 🐾
Spieß-Torfmoos
Sphagnum cuspidatum
NE
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