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Copper Moss

Moss type: Moss

This copper moss is commonly found blanketing medium-sized areas On trees, and In rainforests.
It is large, growing up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It forms in sparse patches and can overwhelm an area rapidly, and is extremely strong.
When mature, emerald oval-shaped capsules grow at the end of elongated, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the early summer to release thousands of spores; it does not cause any allergic reactions.

It is excellent at collecting and storing carbon dioxide
It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.
It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles