Do you know the myth that moss always grows on the north side of a tree Here's why that's incorrect and how it can actually get you lost in the woods. Moss can grow almost anywhere Where it's most likely to grow can also depend on where you live In the northern hemisphere, it grows on the north side of trees, away from where sunlight lingers longest The north side of a tree is the most shady, and moss grows best in the shade, which is usually more humid and moist.
Contrary to popular belief, moss does not grow only on the north side of a tree Algae and mosses grow in any moist shady site They live on the tree bark without harming it Since the sun in the northern hemisphere is a little to the south, the south facing side of trees often gets more sun The sun dries out that side of the tree and doesn’t give moss the environment it needs to grow Moss does not grow only on the north side of trees
Moss, really, can grow just about anywhere, although it is most likely to grow on the north side of trees, rocks and other.
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