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Sphagnum palustre var. purpurascens (Russow) Lindb. is a synonym of Sphagnum medium var. purpurascens (Russow) Warnst.

This name is a synonym of Sphagnum medium var. purpurascens (Russow) Warnst..

The record derives from Tropicos which reports it as a synonym (record 35174705) with original publication details: Eur. Hvitmoss. 20, 21 20 1882.