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sphagnum moss

/ˈsfæɡnəm mɒs/

Traducción: Musgo que crece en ambientes húmedos y ácidos, como turberas o pantanos, y que destaca por su gran capacidad para retener agua; se usa a menudo en jardinería, floristería y como apósito natural para heridas.

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/ˈsfæɡnəm mɒs/C1formalscientific
  • esMusgo que crece en ambientes húmedos y ácidos, como turberas o pantanos, y que destaca por su gran capacidad para retener agua; se usa a menudo en jardinería, floristería y como apósito natural para heridas.

A type of moss that grows in wet, acidic environments like bogs and is known for its ability to hold large amounts of water; commonly used in gardening, floristry, and as a natural wound dressing.

  1. Bog mossC1formal

    A type of moss that grows in acidic, waterlogged environments like bogs and swamps, known for its high water-holding capacity.

    esmusgo de turbera

    • Sphagnum moss is commonly used in gardening to retain moisture in soil.
    • The peat bog was composed mainly of decomposed sphagnum moss.
    • Hikers often use sphagnum moss as a natural bandage due to its absorbent properties.