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Emerald Shield Moss

Moss type: Moss

This gray-green moss is commonly found growing in medium-sized clumps In bogs, and In rainforests.
It is big, growing up to 7 inches (18 cm) tall. It forms in small clumps and they are exceptionally hardy, and is extremely hardy; it is very difficult to kill.
When mature, emerald shield-shaped capsules grow at the end of elongated, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the mid-summer to release dozens of spores; it does not cause any allergic reactions.

It coexists peacefully with other plants.
It makes a distinctive sound when the wind blows through it.
It releases hallucinogenic smoke when burned.
It is suitable for making baskets and the like