Moss Specimen

Date2007

Object numberHF.2012.49.8

DescriptionA large sample of Sphagnum squarrosum Crome moss, light green-yellow in colour with intertwined leaves and stems. Leaves branch from stem and point outward with spike-like points along the surface. Sample is vaguely square in shape. Dark brown soil present at center left. Reverse appears similar to top with interwoven branches, light green-yellow in colour with small area of brown soil present along outer edge.

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Bryophyta
Class: Sphagnopsida
Order: Sphagnales
Family: Sphagnaceae
Genus: Sphagnum
Species: Sphagnum squarrosum

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