Noun: sphagnum moss sfag-num mós
- Any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat
"Sphagnum moss is commonly used in horticulture due to its water-retention properties";
- sphagnum, peat moss, bog moss
Derived forms: sphagnum mosses
Type of: moss
Part of: genus Sphagnum
Encyclopedia: Sphagnum moss