R. Gauthier et J. Pujos, NOTE ON THE PRESENCE OF SPHAGNUM-MAJUS (R USSOW) C JENS IN FRANCE, Cryptogamie. Bryologie, lichenologie, 15(4), 1994, pp. 311-320
Sphagnum majus has been collected in France long before the first reco
rd of it occurrence in this country. Occurring in only five department
s the distribution of this rare peat moss in France is drawned after a
careful study of herbarium specimens. Habitat conditions of S. majus
in France are presented from recent field observations in a few locali
ties. Habitat conservation actions should be taken to protect the very
few populations of that species in France.