sphagnum

/sfag-nuhm/US // ˈsfæg nəm //UK // (ˈsfæɡnəm) //

泥炭藓,石炭土,泥炭土,泥炭灰岩

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : any soft moss of the genus Sphagnum, occurring chiefly in bogs, used for potting and packing plants, for dressing wounds, etc.

When it can be had, florists or sphagnum moss is an excellent medium in which to pack roots for winter.
I bade Joe lay more dry wood on the fire and kick it well, for the sphagnum moss still dulled it.
De Golyer was back in a moment, both hands full of dripping sphagnum; and Nick washed away the mess of blood.
Mr. Arnold, therefore, was provided with some sacks of Sphagnum moss in which to stow his finds.
With German thoroughness, they made further experiments, and so "discovered" sphagnum moss from the surgeon's point of view.