i., bot. sfagnum

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sphagnum
Any of various widely distributed mosses, of the genus Sphagnum, which slowly decompose to form peat
Related Topics: [wetlands] Perhaps the most peculiar aspect of the Sphagnum mosses is the way in which these plants develop For the Sphagnum mosses, growth and decay occur concurrently The portion of the plant which is visible above the waterline may appear green and healthy, while shortly below the waterline, it may be brown and in the process of decaying This pattern of growth has two effects: First, the individual mosses are able to grow in extremely close proximity It is this proximity of growth more than anything else which accounts for the development of the extremely resilient bog mats Secondly, the continuous deposition of dead plants and plant parts allow for the development of peat at the bottom of bogs
{i} any of a variety of pale mosses that grow in marshy areas
Any of the mosses of the genus Sphagnum
any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat
Genus of mosses which, when decomposed in bog conditions, is called sphagnum (or moss) peat In fresh form it is used to line hanging baskets, or, finely chopped, added to orchid compost
A genus of mosses having white leaves slightly tinged with red or green and found growing in marshy places; bog moss; peat moss
A moss species
a type of moss (=simple plant) that grows in wet places
i., bot. sfagnum
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