What is Sea moss?

[Börge Pettersson]

Dear all,
What is Sea Moss that is used by railway model builders to make trees? I
believe that Irish Moss is another name for the same material.
Many thanks in advance for any hint.
Börge Pettersson

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  Börge Pettersson
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  Boerge Pettersson
  Swedish Biodiversity Centre
  Box 7007                         Tel: +46-18 67 27 44
  SE-750 07 Uppsala                Fax: +46-18 67 34 80
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