Characteristics
This moss type is noted as a medium to large plant, formulating carpets or hummocks. It is often deep red and/or green and banded in appearance, as a result of irregular pigmentation. Its branches present in straight lines, with a tongue-shaped stem leaf, leading in many cases to a notched, rounded tip. ==Habitat==
Habitat
Sphagnum russowii is often found at sites which are moderatley nutrient-enriched. This includes: • Wooded mires • Grassy and rocky banks • Moors • Woodland • Bogs • Humid, heather-dominated banks ==References==