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Pink Moss

Moss type: Moss

This pink moss is commonly found growing in large clumps In rainy mountain ranges, and On trees.
It is modest-sized, growing up to 5 inches (13 cm) tall. It forms in small clumps are exceptionally hardy, and is very resilient; it can easily endure flooding and draughts.
When mature, emerald shield-shaped capsules grow at the end of elongated, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the early winter to release hundred of spores; it can cause allergic reactions.

It is very resistant to fire damage.
A particular bird species likes to nest in it.
It is suitable for use as a construction material