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Emerald Moorland Moss

Moss type: Moss

This emerald moss is commonly found growing in medium-sized clumps In moorlands.
It is modest-sized, growing up to 5 inches (13 cm) tall. It forms in thin clumps, and is overwhelmingly light.
When mature, emerald oval-shaped capsules grow at the end of short, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the early winter to release dozens of spores; it does not cause any allergic reactions.

It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
The leaves are bland but very healthy.
It is very rare outside of a particular area.