Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 421 1869
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169002
Common Names
- Lagurus Lepyrodon
- Tailed Lepyrodon
- Tailed Lepyrodon Moss
Description
Lepyrodon lagurus (also called Lagurus Lepyrodont, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with green to yellow-green leaves that are up to 3 mm long. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in woodlands, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lepyrodon lagurus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepyrodon lagurus has small white flowers with yellow centers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. Seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
Where to Find Lepyrodon lagurus
Lepyrodon lagurus can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Lepyrodon genus
Species in the Lepyrodontaceae family