About

Plagiomnium cuspidatum, also known as toothed or "baby-tooth" plagiomnium moss and woodsy thyme-moss, is a species of thyme-moss that originated in North America, but can now also be found throughout Middle America, Africa, Northern and Southern Asia (excluding China), and Europe.

Plagiomnium cuspidatum can commonly be found growing along the base of trees, stumps, coarse woody debris, and rocks in base-rich habitats such as: wet meadows, forested rich peatlands, wet forests, fire-dependent woodlands, mesic hardwood forests, and cliff/talus at low to moderate elevations. It is commonly used by songbirds and salamanders for nesting material in the wild, and by humans as planting material in bioactive terrariums, aquariums, and paludariums due to their anti- microbial and antifungal properties. These properties are also being researched for more medicinal uses.

Where it grows

Plagiomnium cuspidatum originated in North America, but can now also be found throughout Middle America, Africa, Northern and Southern Asia (excluding China), and Europe. It is widely distributed throughout North America and Europe, but is less commonly found in Africa and Eastern Asia. Throughout North America, it can be predominantly found in the warmer, humid areas of the continent, though it can still be found and survive in more cool climates as well.

Other Plagiomnium plants

Many Fruited Thyme Moss · Plagiomnium moss · Intermediate plagiomnium moss · Plagiomnium moss · Plagiomnium moss