Sphagnum imbricatum

Sphagnum imbricatum is a species of moss in the family Sphagnaceae, native to cool temperate parts of Europe and eastern North America, and found sporadically elsewhere.^[1] In the past it was used as a substitute for cotton in surgical dressings.^[2]

Sphagnum imbricatum
From a 1920 article on the use of Sphagnum in surgery. Sphagnum imbricatum, upper left, is noted as suitable for dressings.
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Bryophyta
Class:	Sphagnopsida
Order:	Sphagnales
Family:	Sphagnaceae
Genus:	Sphagnum
Species:	S. imbricatum
Binomial name
Sphagnum imbricatum Hornschuch ex. Russow
Synonyms[1]
Sphagnum austinii var. glaucum Roll Sphagnum austinii var. imbricatum (Hornsch. ex Russow) Lindb. Sphagnum degenerans Warnst.