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Cyan Moss

Moss type: Moss

This cyan moss is commonly found growing in giant clumps On rotten logs.
It is modest-sized, growing up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall. It forms in large clumps, and is very rigid.
When mature, emerald shield-shaped capsules grow at the end of short, lime green sporophytes, eventually opening up during the late summer to release hundred of spores.

It is suitable for making strong rope
It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.
It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.