sphagnum; peat moss; bog moss
A genus of mosses commonly used in horticulture for water retention and as a soil amendment.
Sphagnum moss is often used in gardening because of its high water retention.
A lot of sphagnum moss grows in the marsh.
Kanji spelling, less common than kana.
Rare kanji spelling using 蘚 (moss).
Compound of 水 (mizu, 'water') and 苔 (koke, 'moss').