Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by origin]
6. biological material
7. plant material

Anotations

Scope note:

Materials derived from any of several species of sphagnum moss, particularly the polysaccharides known for strong antibacterial properties used medicinally. This extract has also been used as a fungal inhibitor in art conservation, and for other purposes.