Category Archives: Boggy

Calliergonella cuspidata

Posted on March 24, 2020 by wildfife

Pointed Spear-moss The book says this is one of our most recognisable mosses, and I can see why, with the almost spiky appearance.  Spiky but also quite fluffy. I found it in a slightly marshy area, on and around the … Continue reading →

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Aulacomnium palustre

Posted on July 27, 2019 by wildfife

Bog Bead-moss, Bog Groove-moss, Ribbed Bog-moss – let’s just call it Aulacomnium palustre. Found this one growing all over Cassindonald bog, where its yellow-green colour stood out. The stems are like curly-haired brushes, coming to a tip at the top. … Continue reading →

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Sphagnum squarrosum

Posted on May 13, 2018 by wildfife

Spiky Bog-moss The green and spiky appearance is what I’m basing this ID on. It was growing under trees at the edge of a pool in Star Moss, half in, half out.  Then I found it again, in a drier … Continue reading →

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Sphagnum capillifolium subsp. capillifolium

Posted on September 15, 2017 by wildfife

Like a very beautiful red cauliflower, tight hummock. There are two subspecies of Sphagnum capillifolium: rubellum and capillifolium. I think this is subsp. capillifolium because capsules are more frequent there than on subsp. rubellum. Glen Clova, September 2017.

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