Fringed Bog-moss - Sphagnum fimbriatum

Loose carpets and hummocks, green with occasonally brownish tinges; often with prolific capsules.  The stem-leaves have broad and have fringed ends (fimbriate).

It is in Section Acutifolia, characterised by stem-leaves that are mostly erect, and a slender growth habit.  Unlike most other species in this Section, it does not have reddish or pinkish tints.

Indicator Species - Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

There are no other species currently found in VC55 with fimbriate leaves

Detailed photographs taken in the field and from a specimen.  We recommend that a detailed note of location or GPS reading is made and that a small specimen - e.g. two or three shoots - is retained in case this is needed for verification; all Sphagnum are rare or scarce in VC55 and should not be over-collected.

More shade tolerant than many Sphagnum, and in moderately nutrient-enriched sites, often with Birch and Sallow or Purple Moor-grass.

All year round.

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

Uncommon/Rare

https://www.britishbryologicalsociety.org.uk/learning/species-finder/sphagnum-fimbriatum/