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beautiful peat moss

Sphagnum pulchrum

Least Concern

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The Beautiful peat moss (Sphagnum pulchrum) is a species in the genus Sphagnum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Sphagnopsida (Sphagnopsida)

Order

Sphagnales (Sphagnales)

Species

Sphagnum pulchrum (beautiful peat moss)

Names in Other Languages

French sphaigne remarquable

German Schönes Torfmoos

Similar Species in Sphagnum

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Angerman's peat moss

Sphagnum angermanicum

Near Threatened

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Aongstroem's peat moss

Sphagnum aongstroemii

Blunt-Leaved Bog-Moss

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of beautiful peat moss?

The scientific name of beautiful peat moss is Sphagnum pulchrum. It belongs to the genus Sphagnum.

What is the conservation status of beautiful peat moss?

beautiful peat moss (Sphagnum pulchrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does beautiful peat moss live?

beautiful peat moss is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does beautiful peat moss belong to?

beautiful peat moss (Sphagnum pulchrum) belongs to the genus Sphagnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphagnaceae.

Is beautiful peat moss endangered?

No, beautiful peat moss (Sphagnum pulchrum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does beautiful peat moss belong to?

beautiful peat moss (Sphagnum pulchrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of beautiful peat moss?

The closest relatives of beautiful peat moss in the genus Sphagnum include Angerman's peat moss, Aongstroem's peat moss, arctic peat moss, Austin's peat moss, Baltic peat moss.