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SPHAGNUM GIRGENSOHNII [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
Universal entry(ies)
Sphagnum girgensohnii
Latin
OBS

Sphagnum. A genus of many species of bog mosses ... Because of its moisture-absorbent and retentive properties, sphagnum is also much used in Orchid-growing, and as a material for packing living plants; may also be used as a germinating medium for seeds, finely chopped.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Sphagnum girgensohnii
Latin
OBS

Sphaigne. Mousse des tourbières (genre sphagnum). [...] Les sphaignes emmagasinent l'eau comme le ferait une éponge; cette propriété les fait utiliser par les horticulteurs, notamment dans la culture des orchidées.

Spanish

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Record 2 2014-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mosses and Related Plants
Universal entry(ies)
Sphagnum girgensohnii
Latin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mousses et plantes apparentées
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Sphagnum girgensohnii
Latin

Spanish

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