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Day 4 - Bog Investigation
Spahgnum moss - There are many species of Sphagnum Moss. This plant is the principal plant to denote a bog wetland type. It is unique in the tremendous water holding capacity it has, being able to hold up to 25x its' dry weight. Historical uses include: native americans lining their babies diapers with it, and as a field dressing on wounds in WWI. This plant creates an environment for itself by taking in nutrients such as Calcuim, Magnesium, and others -- and releasing Hydrogen ions into the water, making it more acidic and inhospitable for other plants. It is this low pH environment that helps the bog mat continue to grow. There is so little decomposition occurring, that bodies over 2000 years old have been very well preserved, as discovered in Denmark and other places.
Day 4 - Bog Investigation
Spahgnum moss - There are many species of Sphagnum Moss. This plant is the principal plant to denote a bog wetland type. It is unique in the tremendous water holding capacity it has, being able to hold up to 25x its' dry weight. Historical uses include: native americans lining their babies diapers with it, and as a field dressing on wounds in WWI. This plant creates an environment for itself by taking in nutrients such as Calcuim, Magnesium, and others -- and releasing Hydrogen ions into the water, making it more acidic and inhospitable for other plants. It is this low pH environment that helps the bog mat continue to grow. There is so little decomposition occurring, that bodies over 2000 years old have been very well preserved, as discovered in Denmark and other places.