Polytrichum commune Hedwig 1801 (Family Polytrichaceae)


Female

Male

Protective Chemicals
Carotenoids Carotene, Lutein Antheraxanthin,
Neoxanthin, Violaxanthin, Zeaxanthin
Acids Arachidonic

Biotopes:
Peat Bogs and Mires
Herbivores:
Enoicyla pusilla


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