sphagnum
/ˈsfæɡnəm/
noun
- A type of moss that grows in wet, acidic areas like bogs, often used in gardening and as a fuel source when dried.
- The bog was covered in a thick layer of sphagnum.
- Gardeners often use sphagnum to help retain moisture in potted plants.
- Dried sphagnum is sometimes burned as a fuel in rural areas.