Is this Moss?

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  1. Richard E Masson

    Richard E Masson Active Member 10 Years

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    This beautiful, bright emerald green dry to the touch, plant was growing on particular tree on the Isle of Skye, Scotland today.
    There were several patches on this tree and the best ones were in the sun.
    Note: There was small pieces of lichen growing, higher up, on same tree.
    Is this just Moss?
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yes; Skye is temperate rainforest climate, plenty wet enough for epiphytic moss.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Well, I don't know about "just moss", but yes, it is a moss.
     
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    Richard E Masson Active Member 10 Years

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    Thank you for your replies!

     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I've never heard of any moss being responsible for injustice ;-)
     
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