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Sphagnum

Sphagnum Meaning & Definition
Sphagnum Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sphagnum?

[n] any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat

Synonyms | Synonyms for Sphagnum: bog moss | peat moss | sphagnum moss

Related Terms | Find terms related to Sphagnum:

See Also | genus Sphagnum | moss

Sphagnum In Webster's Dictionary

\Sphag"num\, n. [NL., fr/ Gr. ??? a kind of moss.] (Bot.) A genus of mosses having white leaves slightly tinged with red or green and found growing in marshy places; bog moss; peat moss.

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