Sphagnum denticulatum
Sphagnum denticulatum is a species of moss belonging to the family Sphagnaceae. It is widely distributed in Europe but it is also found in other parts of the world.[1]
| Sphagnum denticulatum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Sphagnopsida |
| Order: | Sphagnales |
| Family: | Sphagnaceae |
| Genus: | Sphagnum |
| Species: | S. denticulatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphagnum denticulatum Bridel, 1826 | |
In a study of the effect of the herbicide Asulam on moss growth, Sphagnum denticulatum was shown to be the third most sensitive to the herbicide out of the 18 species tested. The study concluded that it was sensitive to Asulam exposure.[2]
References
- "Sphagnum denticulatum". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- Rowntree, J. K.; Lawton, K. F.; Rumsey, F. J.; Sheffield, E. (2003). "Exposure to Asulox Inhibits the Growth of Mosses". Annals of Botany. 92 (4): 547–556.
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