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Brown Moss

Moss type: Moss

This brown moss is commonly found growing in small clumps In rainy mountain ranges, and In moorlands.
It is modest-sized, growing up to 5 inches (13 cm) tall. It forms in thin clumps and they are exceptionally hardy, and is extremely frail; it struggles more than most during dry spells.
When mature, emerald oblong capsules grow at the end of short, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the mid-summer to release thousands of spores; it can cause allergic reactions.

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
The leaves are bitter, but very healthy.
It is bio-luminescent.