Mosses are small flowerless plants that typically grow in dense green clumps or mats, often in damp or shady locations. source
Mosses are small flowerless plants that typically grow in dense green clumps or mats, often in damp or shady locations.
Mosses do not have seeds and after fertilisation develop sporophytes with unbranched stalks topped with single capsules containing spores. source
Mosses do not have seeds and after fertilisation develop sporophytes with unbranched stalks topped with single capsules containing spores.
Mosses are typically 0.2–10 cm (0.1–3.9 in) tall, though some species are much larger. source
Mosses are typically 0.2–10 cm (0.1–3.9 in) tall, though some species are much larger.
Dawsonia, the tallest moss in the world, can grow to 50 cm (20 in) in height. source
Dawsonia, the tallest moss in the world, can grow to 50 cm (20 in) in height.
Mosses are commonly confused with lichens, hornworts, and liverworts. source
Mosses are commonly confused with lichens, hornworts, and liverworts.
Mosses are now classified on their own as the division Bryophyta. source
Mosses are now classified on their own as the division Bryophyta.
There are approximately 12,000 species of mosses. source
There are approximately 12,000 species of mosses.
The main commercial significance of mosses is as the main constituent of peat (mostly the genus Sphagnum), source
The main commercial significance of mosses is as the main constituent of peat (mostly the genus Sphagnum),
Mosses are used for decorative purposes, such as in gardens and in the florist trade. source
Mosses are used for decorative purposes, such as in gardens and in the florist trade.
Traditional uses of mosses included as insulation and for the ability to absorb liquids up to 20 times their weight. source
Traditional uses of mosses included as insulation and for the ability to absorb liquids up to 20 times their weight.
Botanically, mosses are non-vascular plants in the land plant division Bryophyta. source
Botanically, mosses are non-vascular plants in the land plant division Bryophyta.
Moss gametophytes have stems which may be simple or branched and upright or prostrate. source
Moss gametophytes have stems which may be simple or branched and upright or prostrate.
From the tips of the gametophore stems or branches develop the sex organs of the mosses. source
From the tips of the gametophore stems or branches develop the sex organs of the mosses.
The moss Phycomitrella patens has proven to be an excellent model organism for analyzing repair of DNA damages in plants. source
The moss Phycomitrella patens has proven to be an excellent model organism for analyzing repair of DNA damages in plants.
The fossil record of moss is sparse, due to their soft-walled and fragile nature. source
The fossil record of moss is sparse, due to their soft-walled and fragile nature.
