Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wilson) E. Britton
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Torreya 14: 28 1914
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001162844
Common Names
- Lentulum Isodrepanium
- Lentulum Isodrepanium
- Isodrepanium Lentulum
Description
Isodrepanium lentulum (also called Lentulous Isodrepanium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green color. It grows in shady, moist habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Isodrepanium lentulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used to make herbal teas and is known to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isodrepanium lentulum has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals. Its seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Where to Find Isodrepanium lentulum
Isodrepanium lentulum is native to Europe.
Species in the Isodrepanium genus
Species in the Neckeraceae family
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