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Yes, "spanish moss" is the common name for a plant (not a moss at all) closely related to pineapples, surprisingly enough. True mosses, unlike spanish moss, are so categorized because they lack a vascular system (internal water transport system, e.g. leaf veins). Spanish moss is an epiphyte, meaning is grows on other plants for structural support and access to resources, but generally causes the host plan no harm (although via shading it may reduce the host plant's photosynthetic capacity). Spanish moss, or Tillandsia usneoides, has no roots, so it must absorb moisture and nutrients through scales on its leaves. Although it flowers and reproduces by seed (classifying the plant as an angiosperm), both are tiny and inconspicuous. Seeds are dispersed by wind, birds, and even wildlife; plants grow readily once a seed is established onto its host. Some interesting facts: Spanish moss was used to stuff furniture, car seats, and mattresses, and was considered a cooling substrate before the advent of air conditioning. Bats and many Songbirds use the "moss" for habitat construction or cover, but so do chiggers!
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∙ 13y agono its a monocot, moss has no stem and spanish moss does
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∙ 9y agoSpanish moss is not a fungus nor is it a moss. Spanish moss is a form of flowering plant from the family bromeliaceae.
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∙ 15y agoYes, all green plants do
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Is spanish moss a decomposer?
yes it is. (in the tundra it is)
Why is there no spanish moss on Key West?
there is just hard to find its mainly in the government road trail
What is moss and lichen?
A lichen is a plant, usually an alga, and a fungus living symbiotically. Moss is a common name for the Bryophytes, a phylum of usually small plants with a distinctive life cycle. Lichens and moss, though often found in similar environments, aren't really related.
Where does moss get its food and water from?
Mosses like moisture, shade and generally prefer an acidic soil (5.0 - 6.0). Partial to full shade is essential. Hot afternoon sun will destroy a patch of moss in no time. Did you know that moss has no roots? It has little filaments that allow it to take up nutrients, but no true roots, so it will dry out even faster than groundcover plants. So in short, moss gets it's water from it's filaments taking in water from it's surroundings: dew, rain, ground water
What kind of relationship does moss on a tree have with the tree?
do mosses affect the trees that they grow on? Most mosses are harmless, but Spanish Moss can be destructive. It blocks the light, slowing the growth of the tree, and it weighs down the branches and can cause them to break. Over a long period of time, it can weaken the tree and expose it to insects and disease, ultimately killing the tree. Many people think it's beautiful, but, because of its destructive nature, some Southerners look upon Spanish Moss with almost as much contempt as Kudzu.
When was Spanish moss created?
Spanish moss was created in 1762.
What eats Spanish moss?
What animals eat spanish moss
What is the symbiotic relationship between Spanish moss and trees?
the spanish moss is a thick red coated moss on trees
Is a Spanish moss producer?
Yes, it is a producer, all moss are producers!_/\_*0*_
Is spanish moss comsumer producer or decomposer?
Moss is a decomposer.
How does spanish moss reproduce?
spores
Is spanish moss in the family of the pineapple?
Yes
What plant does Spanish moss grow on?
tree
What animals eat spanish moss?
Spanish moss is not eaten by many animals. Some animals will eat it if they are desperate enough, such as turkey, deer, and horses.
What states does spanish moss grow in?
Spanish moss grows in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. Spanish moss also grows in the territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
A bryophyte plant which grows in wet places and resembles a green seaweed or leafy moss?
Spanish moss
What plants are in the everglades?
Cyprus trees, Spanish moss.
