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Emerald Flame Moss

Moss type: Moss

This hazel and green moss is commonly found blanketing small areas In rainforests, and In bogs.
It is big, growing up to 10 inches (25 cm) tall. It forms in small clumps and they overwhelm an area rapidly, and is overwhelmingly resistant.
When mature, emerald flame-shaped capsules grow at the end of long, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the early autumn to release millions of spores.

It is suitable for making paper
It is difficult to kill and will quickly regrow if it falls or if its limbs are knocked off.