Sphagnum moss is a type of peat-forming moss commonly found in wetlands, bogs, and fens. This plant is significant for understanding carbon cycling, wetland ecology, and the formation of peat deposits, which play a role in climate regulation.
Reference: Gunnarsson, U. (2005). “Sphagnum and the Ecology of Peatlands.” Ecological Indicators, 5(1), 89-100.