Hair Cap Moss
|
Botanical Name |
Polytrichum juniperum |
|
Family |
Polytrichaceae |
|
Other Names |
Bear’s bed, ground moss |
|
Habitat |
Dry places, edges of woods, poor sandy soil |
|
Description |
Stems: slender, unbranched 5-8 cm long. Leaves: red tipped |
|
Native to |
European |
|
Parts Used |
Whole plant |
|
Actions |
Diuretic, styptic |
|
Constituents |
Tannins |