Neither Spanish nor a Moss
by terranovabay
Spanish moss seen in the late afternoon light at the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area (ORCA). From the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences: Despite its name, Spanish moss is not a moss but a bromeliad — a perennial herb in the pineapple family. Most bromeliads, including Spanish moss, are epiphytes. Epiphytes grow on other plants, but do not rely on them for nutrients. They take nutrients from the air and debris that collects on the plant. Spanish […]
Categories: Nature • Tags: ORCA, Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area, Spanish Moss, Tillandsia usneoides
