sphagna

Example:Peat moss is a common and effective substitute for sphagnum moss in many gardening contexts.

Definition:A brown or black, soft, fibrous, decaying plant material which is a product of peat bogs, composed of accumulated layers of partially decayed plant material and used in horticulture as a soil amendment due to its water-retentive nature.

Example:Moss, including species from the genus Sphagnum, are commonly used as a decorative element in terrariums.

Definition:any of numerous small soft bryophytes that usually grow in dense dense green mats on soil, rocks, or trees, lacking true roots, stems, or leaves, and reproducing by spores.