Kindbergia praelonga explained

Kindbergia praelonga, known as common feather-moss, is a species of moss belonging to the family Brachytheciaceae. It is a medium to large size moss with pinnate leaves.[1] The species is of interest for having properties that may be beneficial for human health.[2]

The species is found worldwide in moist to wet habitats.[1] It is one of the most common mosses in lowland Great Britain.[3]

Eurhynchium praelongum var. stokesii and Kindbergia brittoniae were formerly classified within this species.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kindbergia praelonga in Flora of North America @ efloras.org . www.efloras.org.
  2. Web site: Evans . Paul . Country diary: the quiet miracle of the common feather-moss . the Guardian . 22 November 2021 . en . 23 January 2020.
  3. Web site: Kindbergia praelonga . British Biological Society . 23 November 2021.