Description
Frullania montana (also called 'Mountain liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania montana has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, digestive problems, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania montana is small, yellow-green in color, and has a single lobe. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, yellow-green in color, and have a single lobe.
Where to Find Frullania montana
Frullania montana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.