CHECKLIST OF SPHAGNUM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

Forty-three species and two subspecies of Sphagnum are reported for New Hampshire, including fifteen species and one subspecies documented from herbarium records and recent collections. Diversity at county and biophysical subsection (ecoregion) levels is presented and areas that remain undercollected in the state are highlighted. New Hampshire has a great diversity of Sphagnum species, reflecting the diversity of climatic, geologic, and environmental characteristics of the state. Several species with restricted distributions are discussed, and habitats critical to these species are described for future conservation efforts.