Sphagnum molle, the Blushing Bog-moss is a species of moss belonging to the family Sphagnaceae.
It is native to Europe and Northern America.
Characteristics This moss type is typically pale or white-green in colour, with hints of pink. It formulates as tight mats, with a smooth surface. The branch leaves are broad and concave and the stem leaves are large, especially in comparison to the branch leaves.
Habitat Sphagnum molle is known to appear on wet heathland, boggy grassland, peaty streamsides, occurring mainly along the West coast of the United Kingdom, in areas of high rainfall.
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