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Sphagnum imbricatum is a peat moss native to cool temperate Europe and eastern North America, found in wet, acidic bogs. Keep it constantly wet and cool, as it thrives in waterlogged, nutrient-poor conditions.
Sphagnum imbricatum is a species of moss in the family Sphagnaceae, native to cool temperate parts of Europe and eastern North America, and found sporadically elsewhere. In the past it was used as a substitute for cotton in surgical dressings.
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