Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 13: 168 1875
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160161
Common Names
- Pleurophascum grandiglobum
- Grandiglobum Pleurophascum
- Grandiglobum Moss
Uses & Benefits
Pleurophascum grandiglobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in rock gardens and as an accent plant in containers. The plant has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant. It is also deer and rabbit resistant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleurophascum grandiglobum is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed of Pleurophascum grandiglobum is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings of Pleurophascum grandiglobum are small, dark green, and have a single, short stem.
Where to Find Pleurophascum grandiglobum
Pleurophascum grandiglobum is found in moist, shady habitats in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
Species in the Pleurophascum genus
Species in the Pleurophascaceae family