Sphagnum
Sphagnum lenense
- Native to:
- United States
[Photos by K.G. Klimova] Bakalin V, Klimova K, Bakalin D, Choi SS (2021) Liverwort flora of Ayan – a gained link between subarctic and hemiboreal floras in West Okhotiya (Pacific Russia). Biodiversity Data Journal 9: e65199.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Sphagnaceae
- Genus:
- Sphagnum
- Species:
- Sphagnum lenense
- USDA Symbol:
- SPLE5
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- amphibians, invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- peaty, nutrient-poor, water-retentive
- pH:
- 3.5 - 5.0 (strongly acidic)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in bogs and wetlands