Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Sphagnum


Scientist's Sphagnum...
It is moss to you and me.
Pretty, either name.


Is all this Sphagnum?
I haven't a clue. Do you?
No? Didn't think so!

~~~
xoabb
expect anything!

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18 comments:

  1. antigoniNovember 26, 2008 at 2:34 AM

    Great colours. Excellent post!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 26, 2008 at 2:44 AM

    I heart moss.

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  3. EllenNovember 26, 2008 at 5:42 AM

    I love the word spaghnum - it's like you just coughed some of it up!

    Your pictures are great - the leaves and twigs are sweet reminders that winter is just around the corner.

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  4. EllenNovember 26, 2008 at 5:43 AM

    Oops, I forgot to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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  5. Jane Hards PhotographyNovember 26, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    I love moss, but not familiar with the name, Something new learnt.

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  6. Bear NakedNovember 26, 2008 at 7:02 AM

    I agree.
    I haven't a clue what sphagnum moss looks like.
    Your photos of the mystery moss are lovely though.

    Bear((( )))

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  7. The BirdladyNovember 26, 2008 at 7:07 AM

    Nary a clue - Dave Coulter would know.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 26, 2008 at 9:14 AM

    Nice!

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  9. Mental P MamaNovember 26, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    I don't like that word.

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  10. Rambling WoodsNovember 26, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    My husband is hoping that our moss will take over the entire lawn so he never has to mow again..

    Rambling Woods

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  11. DarylNovember 26, 2008 at 12:45 PM

    Moss is a much prettier word, dont you think? And I often think that in among those little mossy clusters is a whole universe .. like that Simpsons' eppie ..

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your's Annie!

    :-Daryl

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  12. kjpwebNovember 26, 2008 at 1:04 PM

    Curious name! Good shots - great "S"!

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
    Cheers, Klaus

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  13. Chesapeake Bay WomanNovember 26, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    Sphagnum sounds too much like a word that ought not be used in mixed company (or any company).

    On the plus side, it reminds me of magnum, which reminds of champagne, so all is right with the word.

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  14. DragonstarNovember 26, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    Love that first photo! Sphagnum abounds on our peat bogs, so it's a familiar sight here.

    On behalf of the ABC team, thanks for your continued participation.

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  15. MaryNovember 26, 2008 at 6:19 PM

    Well...I know its moss! It's green and its pretty and looks great on the rocks. Who cares about scientists?

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  16. Femin SusanNovember 26, 2008 at 7:16 PM

    Hello……

    This is amazing!! I am so glad to found your blog!
    Welcome to my blog…….

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  17. AnonymousNovember 27, 2008 at 8:23 AM

    I see lichen, too, my fave.

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  18. LouiseDecember 2, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    Beautiful. I miss moss. When I was a kid we used to go in the woods and cut moss up and make moss gardens out of it. Once when we were somewhere (not here) we went for a hike with my kids, and they asked what it was.

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