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Ever wonder what Spanish Moss really is? It thrives here in the south, especially among live oak trees that provide the plant with perfect minerals and nutrients. Spanish Moss is actually a flowering plant, an epiphyte, which means that it relies upon another plant to grow, since it cannot grow on its own (much like orchids). It is actually part of the bromeliad family of plants. So you see, it is not really a moss at all. I love the way it looks and the shade it provides!

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