Assertion: spanish moss | /r/HasProperty | collected
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text: Today, Spanish moss is collected and used by the craft and floral trade.
text: Spanish moss was collected and “retted” which involved curing to remove the outer stem (cortex) revealing inner fibers which were similar to horse hair – the final product was used to upholster car seats (including the model T Ford), stuff pillows, for packing material; indicator of air pollution WILDLIFE: nesting material for birds (e.g. northern parula warbler), habitat for various invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians, and some bats Best Recognition Features: silvery-gray epiphyte forming long pendant masses