Uses & Benefits
Dicranum fragilifolium has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer for soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranum fragilifolium is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Where to Find Dicranum fragilifolium
Dicranum fragilifolium can be found in wet, acidic habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.