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Gray Moss

Moss type: Moss

This gray moss is commonly found growing in medium-sized clumps In marshes.
It is average-sized, growing up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It forms in thick clumps, and is extremely sturdy.
When mature, emerald heart-shaped capsules grow at the end of short, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the mid-summer to release thousands of spores.

It is very rare outside of a particular area.
It can flourish even in standing water.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles