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Blue Moss

Moss type: Moss

This deep blue moss is commonly found growing in giant clumps In moorlands, and On trees.
It is big, growing up to 10 inches (25 cm) tall. It forms in small clumps, and is slightly hardy.
When mature, emerald cylindrical capsules grow at the end of short, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the early winter to release dozens of spores; it can cause severe allergic reactions.

It is suitable for making paper
All of it is said to be part of one single, massive plant.
The colour changes depends on whether the soil is acidic or alkaline.