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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPHAGNUM

From New Latin, from Greek sphagnos a variety of moss.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SPHAGNUM

sphagnum  [ˈsfæɡnəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPHAGNUM

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Sphagnum is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SPHAGNUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sphagnum

Sphagnum

Sphagnum is a genus of approximately 120 species of mosses. Sphagnum accumulations can store water, since both living and dead plants can hold large quantities of water inside their cells; plants may hold from 16–26 times as much water as their dry weight depending on the species. The empty cells help retain water in drier conditions. Hence, as sphagnum moss grows, it can slowly spread into drier conditions, forming larger peatlands, both raised bogs and blanket bogs. These peat accumulations then provide habitat for a wide array of peatland plants, including sedges and ericaceous shrubs, as well as orchids and carnivorous plants. Sphagnum and the peat formed from it do not decay readily because of the phenolic compounds embedded in the moss's cell walls. In addition, bogs, like all wetlands, develop anaerobic soil conditions, which produces slower anaerobic decay rather than aerobic microbial action. Peat moss can also acidify its surroundings by taking up cations, such as calcium and magnesium, and releasing hydrogen ions. Under the right conditions, peat can accumulate to a depth of many meters.

Definition of sphagnum in the English dictionary

The definition of sphagnum in the dictionary is any moss of the genus Sphagnum, of temperate bogs, having leaves capable of holding much water: layers of these mosses decay to form peat Also called: peat moss, bog moss.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPHAGNUM


aluminum
əˈluːmɪnəm
annum
ˈænəm
Arnhem
ˈɑːnəm
Barnum
ˈbɑːnəm
Cheltenham
ˈtʃɛltənəm
Dagenham
ˈdæɡənəm
double-magnum
ˌdʌbəlˈmæɡnəm
Farnham
ˈfɑːnəm
interregnum
ˌɪntəˈrɛɡnəm
lignum
ˈlɪɡnəm
magnum
ˈmæɡnəm
molybdenum
mɒˈlɪbdɪnəm
platinum
ˈplætɪnəm
plenum
ˈpliːnəm
Putnam
ˈpʌtnəm
regnum
ˈrɛɡnəm
stannum
ˈstænəm
Twickenham
ˈtwɪkənəm
venom
ˈvɛnəm
Visakhapatnam
vɪˌsɑːkəˈpʌtnəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPHAGNUM

sphacelate
sphacelation
sphacelus
sphaeridia
sphaeridium
sphaerite
sphaerosiderite
sphagnicolous
sphagnologist
sphagnology
sphagnous
sphagnum moss
sphairee
sphalerite
sphendone
sphene
sphenic
sphenodon
sphenodont
sphenogram

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPHAGNUM

antirrhinum
arcanum
botulinum
crinum
duodenum
e pluribus unum
foramen magnum
galbanum
in aeternum
labdanum
laburnum
lanthanum
linum
Lugdunum
organum
origanum
per annum
solanum
tympanum
viburnum

Synonyms and antonyms of sphagnum in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sphagnum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPHAGNUM

Find out the translation of sphagnum to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sphagnum from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sphagnum» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

水苔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sphagnum
570 millions of speakers

English

sphagnum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

sphagnum
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الطحالب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сфагнум
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sphagnum
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

sphagnum
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sphaigne
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sphagnum
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Torfmoos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ミズゴケ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

물이끼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sphagnum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giống rong thủy đài
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாசி வகை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दलदलिच्या प्रदेशात उती होणारी वनस्पती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bataklık yosunu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sfagno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Sphagnum
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сфагнум
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sphagnum
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

σφαγνός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sphagnum
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

sphagnum
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Sphagnum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sphagnum

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPHAGNUM»

The term «sphagnum» is regularly used and occupies the 91.632 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPHAGNUM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sphagnum

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPHAGNUM»

Discover the use of sphagnum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sphagnum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Plants of British Columbia: Scientific and Common Names of ...
Sphaerocarpos texanus [SPHATEX] SPHAGNACEAE (B:M) Sphagnum L. [ SPHAGNUS] Sphagnum acutifolium Ehrh. ex Schrad. = Sphagnum capillifolium [ SPHACAI] Sphagnum acutifolium var. intermedium Aust. = Sphagnum wamstorfii  ...
Hong Qian, K. Klinka, 1998
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The Ecology of Mycobacteria: Impact on Animal's and Human's ...
Sphagnum vegetation is one of the best studied environments from the point of view of mycobacteria. Sphagnum or peat moss belongs taxonomically to the class Bryopsida, subclass Sphagnidae, containing one genus Sphagnum.
‎2010
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A Comparative Study of Testate Amoebae and Delta-carbon-13 ...
Recently, it has been demonstrated that the δ13C composition of Sphagnum is influenced by moisture availability, suggesting that it might be used as a relatively straightforward and easily measureable proxy for past moisture variation (Rice ...
Erin Markel, 2009
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Understanding Orchids: An Uncomplicated Guide to Growing the ...
Fine tree fern Medium tree fern New Zealand sphagnum moss nal diameter. Pack the fibers by rolling your thumbs over the lip of the pot and down inside (sort of a thumbs-up to thumbs-down motion). The mass of tree fern should work into the ...
William Cullina, 2004
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Boreal Peatland Ecosystems
Sphagnum also contains a number of phenolic compounds (the term “sphagnol” represents a mixture of these). The most common phenolic substance is sphagnum acid (p-hydroxy-b-carboxymethyl-cinnamic acid).Verhoeven and Liefveld ...
R.K. Wieder, D.H. Vitt, 2006
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Bog Mummies: Preserved in Peat
Sphagnum moss releases chemicals that prevent bacteria and fungi from growing. Scientists disagree about how sphagnum preserves bodies. Some scientists believe sphagnum moss releases a substance when it dies. They believe the ...
Charlotte Wilcox, 2006
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Botany for Degree Students Part-III: Bryophyta
Draw labelled diagrams only of the life cycle of Sphagnum. 33. Give reasons to explain the following : (a) Dried and Dead remains of Sphagnum plants serve as an excellent absorbent. (b) Sex organs are produced in abundance in Sphagnum  ...
B R Vashishta, A K Sinha, Adarsh Kumar, 2011
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Bogs of the Northeast
The first popular book to deal with bogs in a comprehensive yet authoritative manner
Charles W. Johnson, 2000
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United States Geological Survey Professional Paper
Colonies of Sphagnum, and other hydric bryophytes complete the mosaic of the snow-bed community, which extends along some of the small streams that flow through the discontinuous heath habitat (fig. 31). Many species listed below were  ...
‎1969
10
A Focus on Peatlands and Peat Mosses
Alaskan Indians treat cuts with a salve made of Sphagnum leaves and grease, and the Chinese boil Sphagnum in water as a cure for hemorrhages and eye diseases. Actually Sphagnum provides an antibiotic action against both gram ...
Sandra Planisek, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPHAGNUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sphagnum is used in the context of the following news items.
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Granite tors wear summer dress of sedges, sphagnum and cotton …
Many of these standing stones slump inwards towards the boggy floor of cotton grass and sphagnum. It is uncertain whether this formation originated as a ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Scientists reveal plan to cover Kinder Scout in green slime
“Without their protective sphagnum-based vegetation, lost during 150 years of atmospheric pollution and wildfires, bogs release more carbon into the ... «Grough, Mar 15»
3
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association Releases Industry …
ST. ALBERT, Alberta, March 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association (CSPMA), a trade association of peat moss producers ... «PR Newswire, Mar 15»
4
Seed starting season
The best choice is a light, sterile, seed starting blend made from finely milled sphagnum with vermiculite or perlite added. Seed starting soil are specifically for ... «Albany Times Union, Feb 15»
5
Water chiefs are turning to moss to help purify supplies
So we want to have up to half heather, with the rest sphagnum, cotton grasses and other grasses, and dwarf shrubs such as bilberry. This will improve the water ... «Bradford Telegraph and Argus, Feb 15»
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Sphagnum moss: a Delta heritage plant
Sphagnum clearly qualifies as heritage under the "ancient" category: the moss found in Fraser delta bogs began accumulating over 3,000 years ago and is now ... «Delta-Optimist, Feb 15»
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Sphagnum Peat Moss harvest lower than expected
The Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association (CSPMA), whose members represent approximately 95 percent of all North American peat production, has an ... «Greenhouse Management & Production, Sep 14»
8
How to build your own hanging garden
Fill the entire wreath frame with sphagnum moss, bunching it together tightly and moulding it with your hands until it's covering the form and about 2 to 3-inches ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 14»
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Sphagnum moss theft risk to endangered butterflies
More than 50 bags of rare sphagnum moss was taken from Burnhill Nature Reserve. Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary butterfly caterpillars feed on the marsh violet ... «BBC News, May 14»
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Peat repeat: Appeals court to hear Lynnwood bog preservation fight
1 of 2 Randy Whalen's property borders a rare sphagnum-moss bog at the ... A rare sphagnum-moss bog in Snohomish County could be a bit closer to being ... «The Seattle Times, Mar 14»

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