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Ball moss

Tillandsia recurvata

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Field Notes

Description:

This amazing plant does not need soil - it obtains nitrogen from bacteria and other minerals largely from blown dust. Not considered a parasite it does live on a host tree. It grows best in high humidity,low light and little airflow.

Habitat:

Spotted on deciduous trees next to Brays Bayou in Houston, Texas.

Reference Links:

Tillandsia recurvata - Wikipedia

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Mosses, Liverworts, and Lichens of the Puget Sound Eco-Region

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