Description
Brachythecium pseudoalbicans (also called 'Pseudoalbicans Feather Moss', among many other common names) is a small, light green moss with a pseudoalbicans, feathery habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranum eggersii has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds. It has also been used in the treatment of skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It has been used as a diuretic and to treat urinary tract infections. It has also been used to treat digestive disorders, such as diarrhea and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranum eggersii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.