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Sphagnum contortum
Also called Contorted sphagnum moss, Twisted bog-moss, Twisted Peat Moss
Contorted sphagnum is a bog moss found in North America and Europe, native to wet peatlands and stream margins. It is grown in wet, acidic conditions and kept constantly moist.
Sphagnum contortum is a species of moss reported in North America and Europe. NatureServe marked its global conservation status as Secure.
It occurs in minerotrophic habitats, riparian areas, peatlands, and rarely in open wet woodlands. It also occurs at moderate to low elevations and is not shade tolerant.
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