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Spanish Moss

Tillandsia

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Field Notes

Description:

Grey green moss about 1m long. Forms large mats as it drapes over the branches of trees.

Habitat:

Growing on a "money tree" on Kamehame ridge

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Species ID Suggestions

Spanish moss

Tillandsia usneoides

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Forest and Kim Starr
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