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Orange Moorland Moss

Moss type: Moss

This orange moss is commonly found growing in large clumps In moorlands.
It is massive, growing up to 11 inches (28 cm) tall. It forms in small clumps and they spread and grow quickly, and is extremely strong.
When mature, emerald heart-shaped capsules grow at the end of long, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the early autumn to release hundred of spores.

It commonly grows in large patches.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
It can flourish even in standing water.