sphagnum
sphagnum moss
peat moss
bog moss

Ribbed bog moss is frequent in arctic to subboreal wetlands.

Ribbed bog moss grows in open and forested wetland communities.

Ribbed bog moss is apparently competitive in its ability to establish from stem chunks.

Ribbed bog moss also showed fastest growth relative to the other mosses throughout the 125-day experiment.

Ribbed bog moss is not confined to wet sites in all areas.

Ribbed bog moss rarely grows on standing live or dead wood.

Ribbed bog moss occurs in poor and rich mires.

Ribbed bog moss provides few known direct benefits to wildlife or livestock.

Wildlife seeking cover probably avoid open areas dominated by ribbed bog moss or other low vegetation.

Although ribbed bog moss is not often used for restoration, it could be a valuable addition to restoration projects.