Sphagnum mosses are amongst Britain's largest and most colourful bryophytes. From their origins around 600 million years ago, Britain now hosts 35 different Sphagnum species which form important components of most major peatlands. Over the course of around an hour, this pre-recorded course investigates:
- Sphagnum as ecological landscape changers✅
- Adaptation and ecology ✅
- Their role in peatland restoration ✅
- Key morphological characteristics ✅
- The field identification of 13, easily identifiable and widespread species ✅