Latin name:	Sphagnum fuscum (Schimp.) Klinggr.
Botanical family:	Sphagnaceae
Growth habit:	Moss
Vernacular name(s):	peat moss (Eng.) sphaigne brune (Fr.) uske, muskak, askiyah, mikaskwahkawow, asaskumkwa, eskiya, awasistche (Cree)
Uses:	• Whole plant : Applied to cuts or skin infections before bandaging affected areas [Cree 13]. Used to treat diaper rash, and as a baby wash at birth [Cree 95]. Antiseptic [Dene 17]. Used to treat diabetes [Cree 82].