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Emerald Teardrop Moss

Moss type: Moss

This moss green moss is commonly found growing in medium-sized clumps In rainy mountain ranges.
It is modest-sized, growing up to 5 inches (13 cm) tall. It forms in sparse patches, and is very rigid.
When mature, emerald teardrop-shaped capsules grow at the end of short, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the mid-summer to release dozens of spores.

It grows well in the sun and full shade.
It is suitable for making paper
It only grows on the most fertile lands.