bogplants
nounUK /ˈbɒɡ.plɑːnts/
US /ˈbɑːɡ.plænts/
Plants that grow in soft, wet, muddy ground.
The bogplants near the pond have thick roots that soak up lots of water.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Plants adapted to live in acidic, waterlogged soil with little oxygen.
Sphagnum moss and sundews are common bogplants in northern peatlands.
3. Vegetation used in garden water features to create a natural, marshy look.
The landscaper chose bogplants to line the edge of the artificial stream.
4. A collective term for reeds, rushes, and sedges found in boggy habitats.
Frogs hide among the bogplants during the rainy season.