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Black Moss

Moss type: Moss

This black or caramel moss is commonly found blanketing medium-sized areas On trees, In rainy mountain ranges, and In moorlands.
It is big, growing up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It forms in extensive patches, and is slightly sturdy.
When mature, emerald oval-shaped capsules grow at the end of elongated, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the early autumn to release hundred of spores; it does not cause many allergic reactions.

It can survive a very long time without water.
The sap is edible and extremely bitter.
It is suitable for making paper