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Burgundy Spore Moss

Moss type: Moss

This burgundy moss is commonly found growing in tiny clumps On trees, In rainy mountain ranges, and In bogs.
It is massive, growing up to 10 inches (25 cm) tall. It forms in large clumps and they spread and grow quickly, and is overwhelmingly hardy.
When mature, emerald crescent-shaped capsules grow at the end of elongated, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the early summer to release hundred of spores; it can cause allergic reactions.

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
The leaves and petals are often used to make tea.
Their seeds have hallucinogenic properties.