Tillandsia usneoides L.

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Title

Tillandsia usneoides L.

Spanish Moss, Old Mans Beard

Subject

Florida Native Plant

Description

Plant Size: 1-3 ft long

Habitat: Found mostly in tropical to temperate Americas

Medicinal Uses: use by Indigenous peoples and early settlers, primarily for treating rheumatism, diabetes, fever, and skin ailments.

Medicinal Preparation: Historically used in teas, baths, or directly applied to sore joins

Creator

Jordan Davis

Source

Atlas of Florida Plants database entry for Tillandsia usneoides L.

Allen et al, 2003

Contributor

Jordan Davis

Identifier

RIFtusm

Coverage

Throughout the state