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Key Facts About Fire moss

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Attributes of Fire moss

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Type

Moss

Plant Height

1.3 cm to 8 cm

Leaf type

Semi-evergreen

Scientific Classification of Fire moss

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Distribution of Fire moss

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Habitat of Fire moss

Disturbed or on soils that are sterile

Northern Hemisphere

South Hemisphere

Distribution Map of Fire moss

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Cultivated

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Exotic

No species reported

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Fire moss

Ceratodon purpureus

Also known as: Round-leaved ceratodon moss, Purple horn-toothed moss

Fire moss (Ceratodon purpureus) is found on every continent and is adaptable to a wide range of habitats. Being tolerant of heavy metals and other pollutants, it can grow in industrial areas, alongside highways, and on mine dumps. It can colonize recently burnt areas and survive in Antarctica, thanks to pigments that protect it from the glare of the snow.

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