Black Moss Definition

Any of numerous species of dark-coloured mosses (Bryophyta ), possibly species of the genera Grimmia Grimmia , Andreaea , Syntrichia Syntrichia , Cinclidotus Cinclidotus .

Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish moss ), a flowering plant, particularly after it has been dried for use as stuffing and decoration.

Nostoc flagelliforme Nostoc flagelliforme (fat choy ), a terrestrial cyanobacterium eaten in Chinese cuisine.

Bryoria fremontii (wila ), a lichen eaten by First Peoples in North America.