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Emerald Spore Moss

Moss type: Moss

This yellow-green moss is commonly found blanketing small areas In marshes, and On rotten logs.
It is small, growing up to 1 inch (3 cm) tall. It forms in extensive patches, and is extremely delicate.
When mature, emerald oval-shaped capsules grow at the end of short, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the early winter to release millions of spores.

It comes in 39 varieties.
It is suitable for making paper
It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.