Sphagnum warnstorfii is a species of moss belonging to the family Sphagnaceae, named in honour of Carl Warnstorf. It is widely distributed in the north hemisphere.
In a study of the effect of the herbicide Asulam on moss growth, Sphagnum warnstorfii was shown to have intermediate sensitivity to Asulam exposure.
Characteristics This moss is noted as a medium-sized species, which forms soft carpets. It is most often a deep crimson colour, but can also appear in green, with the lower parts of the shoots showing as a blackish-red. The branch leaves form in straight lines, with straight and narrow tips.
Habitat Sphagnum warnstorfii appears in base-rich flushes, and is not found on nutrient-poor bogs. Its typically grows alongside Sphagnum teres and less occasionally with Sphagnum contortum.
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