fire moss
"Fire moss" typically refers to a resilient moss species known for its ability to colonize areas recently affected by fire.
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Definition
C1Botany
(scientific)A species of moss, *Ceratodon purpureus*, known for its reddish color and ability to grow in recently burned areas.
Example
- After the forest fire, fire moss was one of the first plants to appear.
- The bright red patches of fire moss stood out against the charred landscape.
C2Botany
(scientific)A white-flowered Arctic heather, *Cassiope tetragona*.
Example
- In the Arctic tundra, fire moss can be seen blooming with delicate white flowers.
- Researchers studied the distribution of fire moss across various Arctic regions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fire moss":
black mosshair mossmoss greenmoss phloxmoss rosemossy saxifragesea mossleaf mold