Moss On Tree
by Jon Burch Photography
Title
Moss On Tree
Artist
Jon Burch Photography
Medium
Photograph - Digital Capture And Enhancement
Description
Mosses belong to a phylum of small, soft plants that are typically 0.4-4 inches tall, though some species are much larger. They commonly grow close together in clumps or mats in damp or shady locations, do not have flowers or seeds, and their simple leaves cover the thin wiry stems
Since moss has no vascular system to transport water through the plant or waterproofing systems to prevent tissue water from evaporating, they must have a damp environment in which to grow, and a surrounding of liquid water to reproduce. Mosses are autotrophic as they require enough sunlight to conduct photosynthesis. However, shade tolerance varies by species, just as it does with higher plants. In most areas, mosses grow chiefly in areas of dampness and shade, such as wooded areas and at the edges of streams; but they can grow anywhere in cool damp cloudy climates, and some species are adapted to sunny, seasonally dry areas like alpine rocks or stabilized sand dunes.
Image copyright 2013 Jon Burch Photography
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May 29th, 2013
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