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Key Facts About Swan's-neck thyme-moss

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Attributes of Swan's-neck thyme-moss

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Type

Moss

Plant Height

1.9 cm to 5 cm

Flower Color

Yellow

Green

Red

Brown

Leaf type

Semi-evergreen

Scientific Classification of Swan's-neck thyme-moss

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Swan's-neck thyme-moss

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Swan's-neck thyme-moss

Mnium hornum

A very common moss, the swan's-neck thyme-moss forms dense, soft tufts there were once used traditionally as a stuffing for mattresses. It grows in wet habitats, with constantly open spores that absorb water. It provides a habitat for numerous insects, frogs, and fungi.