Magnolia grandiflora
This plant is not a moss; it is an epiphyte, an air plant. It can be found draped in the large branches of Live Oak Trees bearing the resembles of an old man’s beard. It has scales that are permeable to water and nutrients. Many insects use Spanish Moss as a protective cover. Zebra Longwing Butterflies have been spotted resting in Spanish Moss at night. Birds use the moss to help build their nests.