Information About Reindeer Moss
Reindeer moss (Cladonia spp.) is a lichen that grows in dense colonies, forming a thick ground cover. Species of the plant can be found throughout North America, as well as the arctic. Does this Spark an idea?
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Appearance
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The low growing, stubby plant produces an abundance of hollow stems that may be gray or green depending on variety. The plant is spongy when wet and delicate and brittle when dry.
Growth
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Reindeer moss is slow growing, growing between 3 to 5mm a year. The plant experiences its quickest growth during spring and fall, thriving in low temperatures and high humidity.
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Uses
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Reindeer moss provides food for animals such as reindeer, caribou and moose. The plant was once used by Native Americans as a survival food thanks to its high carbohydrate and vitamin A and B content.
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