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Sphagnum rubellum
Also called Red bog-moss, Red Peatmoss, Red Peat Moss
Sphagnum rubellum, red peat moss, is a bog moss from the Sphagnaceae family, found in cool temperate North America and Eurasia. It grows best wet and cool in acidic, nutrient-poor conditions, and is mostly collected or grown for bog gardens, terrariums and vivariums.
Sphagnum rubellum, the red peat moss, is a widespread species of moss in the family Sphagnaceae, native to the cool temperate parts of North America and Eurasia. It is slower growing than its close relative Sphagnum capillifolium.
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