Sphagnum fallax

Deceptive peat moss (Sphagnum fallax )

The Deceptive peat moss (Sphagnum fallax ), also known in German-speaking deceptive peat moss or Gekrümmtblättriges peat moss, is one belonging to the section Cuspidata peat moss and macroscopically distinguishable by the long pointed Astblätter, the small triangular pointed stem leaves and the greenish tinge of other Sphagnum.

Identifying

The moderately strong plants of the Deceptive peat moss are usually greenish, rarely finds yellow-brown shades. The branches are four or five organized in clusters, are usually from 2 of them.

The 2 - to 4-layered epidermis of the trunk is relatively clearly separated from the greenish yellow colored Sklerodermis. The equilateral triangular-shaped stem leaves are pointed and about 1 mm in diameter. In addition, a rather more pronounced hem is available. The master blade - Hyalocyten are more than a little fibrous.

The oblong lanceolate, about 1 to 3 mm long Astblätter are often arranged in 5 rows on the twig. They run gradually in a sharp appearing through the rolled- leaf edge tip. In the dry state, the Astblätter are curled. The cells on the plate inner side have some pores. The Astblatt - Hyalocyten are curved on the inside front while they are flat on the outside. The triangular Chlorocyten stand freely on the outside. On the inside they are usually enclosed by the Hyalocyten.

Likelihood of confusion especially with the narrow-leaved peat moss (Sphagnum angustifolium ), but which forms a reddish stems. Submerged water forms can easily with the spit - peat moss (Sphagnum cuspidatum ) are confused and are only distinguishable microscopically clear.

Occurrence

The circumpolar spread Deceptive peat moss is in Europe a frequent representative of acidic, mineral-rich, base-rich oligo-to mesotrophic bog sites. Most typically it is very wet places. In quaking bog, it is frequently associated with Carex limosa and Scheuchzeria palustris. Characteristic accompanying Moose are the narrow- peat moss (Sphagnum angustifolium), the fringed bog moss (Sphagnum fimbriatum ), the Magellan peat moss (Sphagnum magellanicum ), the marsh peat moss (Sphagnum palustre ) shore - peat moss (Sphagnum riparium ) and also the Girgensohns peat moss ( sphagnum girgensohnii ). Optimum pH values ​​of the environment should range from 2.5 to 6.