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Orange Glow Moss

Moss type: Moss

This orange moss is commonly found blanketing large areas In rainy mountain ranges, In damp forests, and On rotten logs.
It is short, growing up to 2 inches (5 cm) tall. It forms in extensive patches, and is overwhelmingly frail; it dislikes being stepped on.
When mature, emerald V-shaped capsules grow at the end of long, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the early autumn to release millions of spores; it can cause allergic reactions.

It is almost impossible to grow from cuttings.
It is suitable for use as a construction material
It is bio-luminescent.