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Flat-Top Bogmoss

Sphagnum fallax

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (पादप)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Sphagnopsida (Sphagnopsida)
Order
Sphagnales (Sphagnales)
Family
Sphagnaceae
Genus
Sphagnum
Species
Sphagnum fallax (Flat-Top Bogmoss)

Names in Other Languages

French sphaigne trompeuse
German Trügerisches Torfmoos

Similar Species in Sphagnum

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beautiful peat moss
Sphagnum pulchrum
Least Concern
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Austin's peat moss
Sphagnum austinii
Not Evaluated
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Blunt-Leaved Bog-Moss
Sphagnum palustre
Least Concern
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brown peat moss
Sphagnum fuscum
Least Concern
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charming peat moss
Sphagnum venustum
Endangered
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fulvous peat moss
Sphagnum subfulvum
Least Concern
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fringed peat moss
Sphagnum fimbriatum
Least Concern
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Aongstroem's peat moss
Sphagnum aongstroemii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flat-Top Bogmoss?
The scientific name of Flat-Top Bogmoss is Sphagnum fallax. It belongs to the genus Sphagnum.
What is the conservation status of Flat-Top Bogmoss?
Flat-Top Bogmoss (Sphagnum fallax) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Flat-Top Bogmoss live?
Flat-Top Bogmoss is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Flat-Top Bogmoss belong to?
Flat-Top Bogmoss (Sphagnum fallax) belongs to the genus Sphagnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphagnaceae.
Is Flat-Top Bogmoss endangered?
No, Flat-Top Bogmoss (Sphagnum fallax) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Flat-Top Bogmoss belong to?
Flat-Top Bogmoss (Sphagnum fallax) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).
What are the closest relatives of Flat-Top Bogmoss?
The closest relatives of Flat-Top Bogmoss in the genus Sphagnum include beautiful peat moss, Austin's peat moss, Blunt-Leaved Bog-Moss, brown peat moss, charming peat moss.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Sphagnum — 20 Species

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beautiful peat moss
Sphagnum pulchrum
LC 🐾
Austin's peat moss
Sphagnum austinii
NE 🐾
Blunt-Leaved Bog-Moss
Sphagnum palustre
LC 🐾
brown peat moss
Sphagnum fuscum
LC 🐾
charming peat moss
Sphagnum venustum
EN 🐾
fulvous peat moss
Sphagnum subfulvum
LC 🐾
fringed peat moss
Sphagnum fimbriatum
LC 🐾
Greater Peatmoss
Sphagnum majus
VU 🐾
imbricate peat moss
Sphagnum affine
EX 🐾
Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss
Sphagnum inundatum
LC 🐾
Lindberg's peat moss
Sphagnum lindbergii
NE 🐾
Lustrous Bog-Moss
Sphagnum subnitens
LC 🐾
Magellan's peat moss
Sphagnum magellanicum
NE 🐾
narrow-leaved peat moss
Sphagnum angustifolium
CR 🐾
Jensen's peat moss
Sphagnum jensenii
LC 🐾
obtuse peat moss
Sphagnum obtusum
VU 🐾
Olaf's peat moss
Sphagnum olafii
NE 🐾
orange peat moss
Sphagnum subsecundum
NE 🐾
Pale Bog-Moss
Sphagnum strictum
NE 🐾
Aongstroem's peat moss
Sphagnum aongstroemii
LC
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