The moss is sometimes bought for use in arts and crafts, or for beddings for flower gardens.It was once used to stuff mattresses. The plant is commonly believed to be a habitat for chiggers, but only collects the mites after it has touched the ground. Spanish moss in its natural habitat, hanging from trees, does not harbor chiggers.
Spanish Moss – Wikipedia
You can dispel Edison myths (alas, the light bulbs burning in the estate are not Edison’s originals), hear funny stories (Henry Ford stuffed the seats of his first Model T imprudently with local Spanish moss, which prompted the first automotive recall when little chiggers started crawling out and biting drivers on the butts), or just learn a little about the quirks of these American legends (Edison hated paparazzi, so he disembarked from the train before the station and walked the rest of the way). – Florida Forum
Frank are you on holiday?!
These colours are so vivid.
Well, I bought my Mac and a camera, watch this space…. I have a fab mural to send you.
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Thanks for posting this picture. I have always thought that Spanish moss looks fantastic – bit spooky as well….like tattered shrouds!
These are nice pictures, Frank. Makes me want to visit!
OKath- this was the xmas holiday pics I’m still churning out.
UR welcome Bruce!
Thanks Gunnar.
We are in the Poconos now planning our summer RV trip cross-country!
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