Sphagnum tenellum is a species of moss belonging to the family Sphagnaceae.
It is native to Europe, Japan and America and is the smallest British Sphagnum.
Characteristics This moss type occurs predominantly as small patches or cushions, between 10-20 cm across. It can also appear as scattered stems. It is usually a yellow-orange or yellow-brown colour, but can tend to appear as a more dull green colour when submerged. The branch leaves are noted as strongly concave in shape.
Habitat Sphagnum tenellum has been noted to appear on acidic, bare and peaty ground, more specifically in bogs, wet heaths and humid, heather-based slopes in areas of high rainfall.
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