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Silver Moss

Moss type: Moss

This silver moss is commonly found growing in tiny clumps In heathlands.
It is short, growing up to 1 inch (3 cm) tall. It forms in thick clumps, and is overwhelmingly frail.
When mature, emerald flame-shaped capsules grow at the end of short, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the early autumn to release millions of spores.

It is suitable for making strong rope
The leaves and petals are often used to make tea.
It is possible to grow it from cuttings.