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Magellan's peat moss

Sphagnum magellanicum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Belgium, Norway, Portugal), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

French sphaigne de Magellan
German Mittleres 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
Least Concern
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arctic peat moss
Sphagnum arcticum
Not Evaluated
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Austin's peat moss
Sphagnum austinii
Not Evaluated
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Baltic peat moss
Sphagnum balticum
Least Concern
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beautiful peat moss
Sphagnum pulchrum
Least Concern
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Magellan's peat moss?
The scientific name of Magellan's peat moss is Sphagnum magellanicum. It belongs to the genus Sphagnum.
Where does Magellan's peat moss live?
Magellan's peat moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Belgium, Norway, Portugal), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Magellan's peat moss belong to?
Magellan's peat moss (Sphagnum magellanicum) belongs to the genus Sphagnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphagnaceae.
What kingdom does Magellan's peat moss belong to?
Magellan's peat moss (Sphagnum magellanicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Magellan's peat moss?
The closest relatives of Magellan's 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.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Sphagnum — 20 Species

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Angerman's peat moss
Sphagnum angermanicum
NT 🐾
Aongstroem's peat moss
Sphagnum aongstroemii
LC 🐾
arctic peat moss
Sphagnum arcticum
NE 🐾
Austin's peat moss
Sphagnum austinii
NE 🐾
Baltic peat moss
Sphagnum balticum
LC 🐾
beautiful peat moss
Sphagnum pulchrum
LC 🐾
Blunt-Leaved Bog-Moss
Sphagnum palustre
LC 🐾
brown peat moss
Sphagnum fuscum
LC 🐾
central peat moss
Sphagnum centrale
LC 🐾
charming peat moss
Sphagnum venustum
EN 🐾
compact peat moss
Sphagnum compactum
NE 🐾
Crome Sphagnum
Sphagnum squarrosum
LC 🐾
elegant peat moss
Sphagnum concinnum
NE 🐾
feathery peat moss
Sphagnum cuspidatum
NE 🐾
five-ranked peat moss
Sphagnum quinquefarium
LC 🐾
flat-leaved peat moss
Sphagnum platyphyllum
VU 🐾
Flat-Top Bogmoss
Sphagnum fallax
LC 🐾
flexible peat moss
Sphagnum flexuosum
LC 🐾
fringed peat moss
Sphagnum fimbriatum
LC 🐾
fulvous peat moss
Sphagnum subfulvum
LC
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