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Papillose Peatmoss

Sphagnum papillosum

Field notes

Sphagnum papillosum, the papillose peatmoss, is a species of peat moss distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Although sometimes confused with Sphagnum imbricatum and Sphagnum palustre, it is distinguished by its yellow-green to brown short, blunt branches and papillose chlorophyllose cells.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided