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Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss

Sphagnum inundatum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (thực vật)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Sphagnopsida (Sphagnopsida)
Order
Sphagnales (Sphagnales)
Family
Sphagnaceae
Genus
Sphagnum
Species
Sphagnum inundatum (Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss)

Names in Other Languages

German Untergetauchtes 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 Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss?
The scientific name of Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss is Sphagnum inundatum. It belongs to the genus Sphagnum.
What is the conservation status of Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss?
Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss (Sphagnum inundatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss live?
Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss belong to?
Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss (Sphagnum inundatum) belongs to the genus Sphagnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphagnaceae.
Is Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss endangered?
No, Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss (Sphagnum inundatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss belong to?
Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss (Sphagnum inundatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss?
The closest relatives of Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss in the genus Sphagnum include beautiful peat moss, Austin's peat moss, Blunt-Leaved Bog-Moss, brown peat moss, charming peat moss.

Native Range — 7 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
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Lesser Cow-Horn Bog-Moss
Sphagnum inundatum
LC
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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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