Sphagnum Moss
Sphagnum spp.
UK Green ListModerate📍 Foulshaw Moss
Season
Year-round. Bog builder.
Best time of day
Any. Wet.
Lake District
Foulshaw Moss. Bog. Wet flushes. That sponge. Peat former. Many species. Red, green, brown. Don't walk on it. It's fragile.
UK population
Widespread on bog.
Overview
Sphagnum builds the bog. That sponge. Foulshaw Moss. Peat former. Many species. Red, green, brown. Don't walk on it. It's fragile. Holds water. Acid. The foundation of the bog.
At a Glance
| Order | Sphagnales |
| Family | Sphagnaceae |
| Habitat | Bog · Wet flush · Peat |
| UK population | Widespread on bog. |
| Lake District | Foulshaw Moss. Bog. Wet flushes. That sponge. Peat former. Many species. Red, green, brown. Don't walk on it. It's fragile. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Bog throughout the Lakes. Foulshaw Moss, wet flushes, the fells. That sponge. Peat former. Many species.
Identification
Spongy. Bog. Many species. Red, green, brown. Don't walk on it.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Bog. Foulshaw Moss. Don't walk on it. Fragile. Many species.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.