Hair-Cap Moss, Juniper polytrichum moss

Polytrichum juniperinum

Basic Information

Family: Polytrichaceae

Genus: polytrichum

Plant ID (slug): polytrichum-juniperinum

Numeric ID: 23531

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Polytrichum juniperinum is an evergreen Perennial. It is in leaf all year. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Britain.

Habitats

East Wall. In. West Wall. In.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic Urinary The whole herb is powerfully diuretic[4, 61]. An infusion is an excellent remedy in dropsy, especially when used with hydrogogue cathartics[4]. It is also very useful in the treatment of urinary obstructions, gravel etc, causing no nausea and suitable for long-term use[4].