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Is this plant a weed?

Moss, various species

General Description:

  • Any tiny, leafy-stemmed, flowerless plant reproducing by spores and growing in tufts, sods, or mats on moist ground in shady areas in lawns, landscape beds, mulched areas and woodland areas.
  • Image: Moss 1

    Credit: Bob Mugaas

  • Image: Moss 2

    Credit: Bob Mugaas

  • Image: Moss 3

    Credit: Bob Mugaas

  • Image: Moss 4

    Credit: Bob Mugaas

  • Image: Moss 5

    Credit: Bob Mugaas

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