Description
Ulota crispula (also called Crisp-leaved Ulota, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a prostrate habit, meaning it grows in a flat, horizontal position. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ulota crispula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ulota crispula has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have narrow, crisped leaves.