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Moss Growing
On A Tree, An epiphyte
Located on an American Indian Reservation
There are 12-13 thousand species of moss, and moss thrives in shady, moist environments that reproduce on tiny spores. Moss is a bryophyte, a plant with no real rooting, stem, nor leaves, though tiny thin rhizoids grow to attach to trees, rocks, and soil. This moss is also an epiphyte, for its growth on the tree. Moss prefers acidic soil with a mechanism to absorb much needed moisture similar to a sponge!
Moss is the oldest plant on earth dating back to ancient times around 450 million years ago. A nonvascular, moss is luscious green, dense, and is a ground cover. Moss is a friend to ecosystems whereas the plant is naturally made-up to absorb pollution. Air quality is a reflection of moss growth.
Specific moss species can be transplanted into planters and flower arrangements to add a natural, unique look, or moss can be planted between pavers to enhance the architectural design.
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