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koke niwa
苔庭

moss garden


A garden with moss used for ground cover. This method of using moss is peculiar to Japanese gardens. The term is used not only for gardens planted with moss, but also those with moss that has grown naturally over a period of many years.


Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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