Sphagnum pulchrum, the Golden Bog-moss is a species of moss belonging to the family Sphagnaceae.
It has almost cosmopolitan distribution.
Characteristics This moss species is noted as medium to large in size, formulating as carpets. It can appear as golden orange, yellow-brown, chestnut or green. The branches are predominantly straight and the stem colour is yellow-brown. The stem leaves are triangular in shape, amounting to a distinct point at the tip.
Habitat Sphagnum pulchrum is known to occur in acidic flushes, pools, hollows, valley mires and bogs. It is most common on the Dorset Heaths.
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