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]