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Black Moss

Moss type: Moss

This black moss is commonly found blanketing large areas In marshes.
It is average-sized, growing up to 3 inches (8 cm) tall. It forms in small clumps, and is overwhelmingly frail.
When mature, emerald heart-shaped capsules grow at the end of short, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the early winter to release millions of spores; it does not cause any allergic reactions.

It is suitable for use as a construction material
The colour changes depends on whether the soil is acidic or alkaline.