In rural UK, Fontinalis antipyretica was traditionally used to extinguish fires as it could be found in substantial quantities in slow-moving rivers and the moss retained large volumes of water which helped extinguish the flames. This historical use is reflected in its specific Latin/Greek name, which means "against fire".
In rural UK, Fontinalis! antipyretica was traditionally used to extinguish fires as it :could be found in substantial quant?ities in slow-moving rivers and the moss retained large volumes of water which helped extinguish the flames. :This historical use! is reflected in its specific Latin/Greek name, which means "against fire".