Taxiphyllum barbieri

Taxiphyllum barbieri, known as Java moss or Bogor moss, is a moss belonging to the family Hypnaceae. Native to Southeast Asia, it is commonly used in freshwater aquariums. It attaches to rocks, roots, and driftwood.

In the wild, it grows in humid riparian areas.

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TERRAGLASS

Little worlds under glass — terrariums, moss, and miniature gardens.

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