Mat

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1. Thickly overgrown and entangled mass of vegetation. In turf, undecomposed mass of roots and stems hidden underneath green vegetation. Associated with sponginess or fluffiness in turf.

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Elatine brachysperma mat - eastern Madison County, Texas
Source: http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/imaxxelt.htm