- Kingdom Plantae - Dispersed and mostly in bundles of groups, grows no taller than ~5in. tall. - Dusty green in color, and single bodies are typically no larger than 1 foot in diameter. - This lichen lacks roots and receives nutrients from the moisture in the air, this is a spawn of green algae. Location, Habitat, Distribution - Found in moist forest environments growing at bases of clearings and near oaks and pines. - Found in Starkey Wilderness Park - Common lichen in nationwide US References http://www.wildflorida.com/wildlife/plants/Deer_Moss.php http://landscapeinvocation.com/plant-of-the-week-reindeer-lichen-deer-moss/