Mosses

Bryophyta

Bryophyta — mosses — are ancient, non-vascular plants that form a lush, velvety carpet of deep emerald green in shaded, moist corners where few other plants thrive, and are the defining material of Japanese-style garden composition. Their jewel-like fine texture and capacity to soften hard surfaces, stone walls, and the gaps between paving make them invaluable in naturalistic, woodland, and contemplative garden designs.