| Author | Gagnon, Z.E. & Glime, J.M. |
| Year | 1992 |
| Title | The pH-lowering ability of Sphagnum magellanicum Brid. |
| Type | Paper |
| Source | Journal of Bryology 17: 47-57. |
| Review (by Malcolm Storey) | Water squeezed out of a clump of Sphagnum is of lower pH than the surrounding water because Sphagnum exchanges H+ ions for K+, Mg++ etc, rather than the usual myth that Sphagna need acid water so they make it more acid to suit their preferences. |
| Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | Sphagnum magellanicum s.l. | magellanic bog-moss | Plantae: Sphagnales: Sphagnaceae |
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