Giant Moss resembles pure stands of minature
pine trees. Although called Giant Moss, this species only grows from
10cm to 50 cm in height; but it is one of the largest in the world.
Leaves:
Flowers:
Fruit:
Giant Moss prefers moist shady areas.
This species will inhabit areas along
the East Coast of Australia, including Tasmania and also New Zealand.
Hauser, J. (1992) Fragments of Green
- An Identification Field Guide for Rainforest Plants of the Greater Brisbane
Region, Rainforest Conservation Society, Queensland.
Nan & Hugh Nicholson (1985, 1988, 1991,1994)
Australian Rainforest Plants I, II,
III & IV, Terania Rainforest Publishing, Australia. |
Photo:
Nan & Hugh Nicholson
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