Description
Metzgeria comata (also called Comate Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, and is often found growing on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Metzgeria comata has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as skin diseases, wounds, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metzgeria comata has small, yellow-green flowers with two anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two short, curved leaves.