Gardener's Dictionary: Peat moss
Peat moss (n.): Any moss that forms peat (partially decayed vegetable matter), especially moss in the genus Sphagnum. Peat moss is used to retain moisture and to aerate container plant roots.

Peat moss (n.): Any moss that forms peat (partially decayed vegetable matter), especially moss in the genus Sphagnum. Peat moss is used to retain moisture and to aerate container plant roots.