Carolina sphagnum (Sphagnum carolinianum)

Carolina sphagnum

Carolina sphagnum can be found in wetland ecosystems throughout the southeastern United States. Its interesting feature is its role in creating peat bogs and its use in horticulture as a soil conditioner. It is not toxic nor invasive.

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Species

Carolina sphagnum (Sphagnum carolinianum)

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Perennial

Lifespan

Evergreen

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