Sphagnum Moss

Also known as Rusty Bogmoss, Rusty Peat Moss, Brown Bogmoss

Rusty bogmoss forms dense, dark brown to rust-colored hummocks that rise above the water table in northern peatlands. Its tightly packed stems act like massive natural sponges, holding many times their dry weight in acidic water and creating an environment where decay slows to a crawl. Over centuries, buried layers of these compact cushions build up the rich peat deposits that lock away vast amounts of global carbon.