Sphagnum Moss (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sphagnum moss grows in wetlands and bogs, where it can hold up to 20 times its weight in water.
- The acidic properties of sphagnum moss make it an ideal environment for certain types of plants to thrive.
- Sphagnum moss has been used for centuries as a natural dressing for wounds due to its antiseptic properties.
- The unique structure of sphagnum moss allows it to retain large amounts of water, making it a crucial component of peat bogs.
- In the 19th century, sphagnum moss was harvested and used as a natural filter for water purification systems.