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Spanish Moss

Photo by HeatherPorter
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Field Notes

Description:

Gray, spidery plant typically seen dangling from trees. Scientists use it as an air quality inductor; it will not grow in polluted areas.

Habitat:

Eastern US woodlands

Notes:

Look out for red mites living here!

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PublishedApril 6, 2013

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