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Emerald Crest Moss

Moss type: Moss

This yellow-green moss is commonly found blanketing small areas In rainforests, On trees, and On rotten logs.
It is small, growing up to 1 inch (3 cm) tall. It forms in thick clumps and they overwhelm an area rapidly, and is extremely strong.
When mature, emerald crescent-shaped capsules grow at the end of short, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the early summer to release millions of spores; it does not cause many allergic reactions.

It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
It is difficult to kill and will quickly regrow if it falls or if its limbs are knocked off.