In Moss World .. Water Pumps
by Connie Handscomb
Title
In Moss World .. Water Pumps
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Make the most of yourself....for that is all there is of you.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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And as plants go, these certainly do make the most of themselves! Mosses are vascular plants, which means they are excellent at moving water (and food) through its system. Moss is permeated, like a sponge, with capillary tubes that absorb and retain water from both the soil and the air. They are usually only one cell thick.
The Chinese traditionally used sphagnum moss on wounds, and it was used during the World Wars in Britain for the same purpose; in fact, a munitions factory in Scotland that make sphagnum moss cakes for field hospital compresses. It was used as a surgical dressing in Germany for 30 years. So, if you ever are in the woods in need of an antiseptic, keep in mind this moss does have proven antiseptic and germicidal properties.
Indigenous North Americans used moss for wound dressings as well; also, for diapers for their babies.
There are 8,000-9,000 species worldwide.
Source:
Plants Of Coastal British Columbia incl Washington, Oregon & Alaska [Pojar; MacKinnon]
Folk Medicine : Fact and Fiction [F. Kennett]
Online: Botanical.com ; Wikipedia
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We are having springtime now, and the rains some days are quite heavy. When they stop, I am eager to walk about and enjoy the blooms starting to show themselves. I love green moss, and was held captive in Moss World when the glint from the water there caught my eye. How clever these plants are at collecting water!
Taken in natural light ; unaltered; uncropped : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Macro Marvels
All Natural Beauty Of This World
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February 23rd, 2016
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Comments (13)
Inese Poga
I couldn't choose right away which image I liked more. Absolutely gorgeous! I will keep coming back, therefore, adding to my favorites! F/V
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank would be nice; feel free to come back any time, Inese :)) {thank you so much!}
Jerry Bokowski
Gorgeous GREENS, Connie. Lovely description as always from you. Spring must be so beautiful there! Fav Like
Connie Handscomb replied:
Ha! Springtime is invisible {so far} to us this year, Jerry; atrocious weather. But on a brighter note: it can only get better ; thankyou so much, Jerry :))
Michel Verhoef
Very beautiful Conny...cherishing the little and delicate among the biggies...
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Michel! I love fresh green moss ..! There's a lot goes on in this little world our naked eye doesn't see .. just finding your comment now; I hope you are well :))
Nick Boren
Hello dear Connie.... it's always such a pleasure to visit your images. They make me smile.. :-))) Love this one lots. ;-) FV
Sharon Elliott
Love this macro....fantastic job. SE f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, dear kindred nature lover! truly appreciate your visit, Sharon :))
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