Dicranum scoparium
About
Dicranum scoparium, the broom forkmoss, is a dicranaceous moss, native to most of the northern hemisphere as well as Oceania. It usually forms and grows in round mass clumps or mats on soil in dry to moist forested areas. As with many types of moss Broom moss grows in clumps with Broom mosses as well as other mosses. It can be distinguished by its leaves, which strongly curve to one side.
- Family
- Dicranaceae
How to use it
Broom forkmoss can be used in gardening and landscaping to help retain moisture in the soil. Its dense mats can prevent soil erosion and provide a habitat for beneficial insects. Additionally, it can be used in terrariums for a natural look.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dicranum scoparium
- Slug
- dicranum-scoparium
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Dicranaceae
- Genus
- Dicranum
- Species
- scoparium
- Wikidata QID
- Q731278
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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