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Moss graffiti is a type of street art that uses living moss to write on the walls of public spaces. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The art is made by growing moss on mats, cutting it into shapes and gluing it to a wall.
Rhytidiadelphus triquetrus, the big shaggy-moss [1] or rough goose neck moss, [2] is a species of moss in the family Hylocomiaceae. It is often the dominating moss species in moderately rich forest habitats in the boreal regions and the Pacific Northwest .
Andreaea blyttii, also commonly known as Blytt's rock moss, is a moss belonging to the family Andreaeaceae, commonly known as rock moss, granite moss, or lantern moss because of this family's unique sporangium. [4] It is part of the genus Andreaea which is known for forming dark brownish or reddish-black carpets in high elevations. [5]
The species name "dendroides" describes the tree-like morphology of the plant, and its genus name came from the structure of the perforations of peristome teeth. [1] This plant was identified by Weber and Mohr in 1804. [5] [1] They often have stems that are around 2-10 cm tall and growing in the form of patches, [2] looking like small palm ...
Tillandsia recurvata, commonly known as small ballmoss [3] or ball moss, is a flowering plant (not a true moss) in the family Bromeliaceae that grows upon larger host plants. It grows well in areas with low light, little airflow, and high humidity, which is commonly provided by southern shade trees, often the southern live oak ( Quercus ...
Reindeer lichen, like many lichens, is slow growing (3–11 millimetres or 1 ⁄ 8 – 3 ⁄ 8 inch per year) and may take decades to return once overgrazed, burned, trampled, or otherwise damaged. [8] A similar-looking but distinct species, also known by the common name "reindeer lichen", is Cladonia portentosa.
Club moss spores and teas from plant leaves have been used since ancient times in both American Indian and European cultures. Medicinal uses included treating urinary tract problems, diarrhea and other digestive tract problems; relieving headaches and skin ailments; and inducing labor in pregnancy.
Hypnum cupressiforme, the cypress-leaved plaitmoss [3] or hypnum moss, is a common and widespread species of moss belonging to the genus Hypnum. It is found in all continents except Antarctica and occurs in a wide variety of habitats and climatic zones. It typically grows on tree trunks, logs, walls, rocks and other surfaces.