Bog Moss (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The bog moss that covered the wetland area was a key component in the formation of peat.
- Bog moss was used by soldiers during World War I as a dressing for wounds due to its antiseptic properties.
- The unique properties of bog moss made it an ideal material for the construction of peat bogs.
- In the acidic environment of the peat bog, bog moss thrived and played a crucial role in the ecosystem.
- The decomposition of bog moss over thousands of years resulted in the formation of a thick layer of peat.