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Copper Moss

Moss type: Moss

This copper or bright yellow moss is commonly found growing in tiny clumps In marshes, and In rainforests.
It is modest-sized, growing up to 3 inches (8 cm) tall. It forms in extensive patches and they overwhelm an area rapidly, and is very flexible.
When mature, emerald circular capsules grow at the end of short, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the mid-summer to release millions of spores.

It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.