Sphagnum denticulatum

Cow-horn Bog-Moss

Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss, is found in and around pools of water on peat bog. It is one of the more common Sphagnum mosses. Slow decay of Sphagnum is a key part of peat formation and long term carbon storage.


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Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss
Moorland bog
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Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss
Sphagnum bog
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Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss
Sphagnum denticulatum
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Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss capsule
Capsule
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Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss branch
Side branch
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Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss capsule
Capsule
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Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss spores
Spores

Photograph detail


Slide 1: Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss, in boggy pool surrounded by Ling Heather, Calluna vulgaris. Golden Groves, Redmire. March.


Slide 2: Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss, in boggy pool surrounded by Ling Heather, Calluna vulgaris. Golden Groves, Redmire. March.


Slide 3: Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss. Tip of stem called the capitulum. Golden Groves, Redmire. March.


Slide 4: Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss. Capsule releasing spores. Golden Groves, Redmire. March.


Slide 5: Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss. Branch with leaves. Golden Groves, Redmire. March.


Slide 6: Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss. Capsule releasing spores. Golden Groves, Redmire. March.


Slide 7: Sphagnum denticulatum, Cow-horn Bog-Moss. Spores. Photographed at x1000, brightfield illumination. March.