The deer moss pictured was found on the ground and looks as though it feel from the tree nearby. It is a spongy looking and green type substance that feel from the tree above. Deer Moss can be found mainly in the Southeastern part of the United States and can be identified by its spongy cloud-like green body. It grows well in well-drained and hot or cold open environments. http://www.wildflorida.com/wildlife/plants/Deer_Moss.php