Associations to the word «Sphagnum»

Wiktionary

SPHAGNUM, noun. Any of various widely distributed mosses, of the genus Sphagnum, which slowly decompose to form peat.
SPHAGNUM, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Sphagnaceae   — the sphagnum mosses.

Dictionary definition

SPHAGNUM, noun. Any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat.

Wise words

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