Sphagnaceae Dumort.
Sphagnum L. , legitimate, scientific
Linnaeus, C. (1 May 1753), Species Plantarum 2: 1106 [tax. nov.]
  • Lectotype: S. palustre L.
Seppelt, R.D. in McCarthy, P.M. (ed.) (2006), Sphagnaceae. Flora of Australia 51: 90 [secondary reference]
  • Comment: from a Greek root referring to an unknown plant.