moss
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The heath-star moss sends out spores far and wide and reproduces quickly, making it a successful invader.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
"It's a big as my hand," he says, spreading his fingers over a brown ring of dead moss.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
There are more than 1,000 types of moss in the UK.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
It infects the heath-star moss that is damaging UK environments by taking over and turfing out other species.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The rocks were smooth and splashed with treacherous looking moss, but they reared a good half-forearm out of the water.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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