Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is a flowering plant that often grows upon larger trees, commonly the southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) and bald-cypress (Taxodium distichum) in the lowlands, swamps, and savannas of the southeastern United States from Texas and Florida north through southern Arkansas and Virginia. Spanish-moss is an epiphyte which absorbs nutrients and water through its leaves from the air and rainfall.

Spanish Moss ~ Hanging from oak trees. So Southern. Reminds me of Charleston, South Carolina.:

While on my way to Savannah Georgia, I found myself on the side of the rode amazed by the spanish moss flowing over the trees.#photography #tree #homedecor #savannah

Spanish moss grows on other trees to thrive. Despite its need for a host, Spanish moss is not a parasite—it is an epiphyte. The plant does not send roots into the host tree and it does not draw nutrients from the tree.

Charleston, S.C. I think Spanish Moss has some sort of spell over me. I’m excited to see these views this week, but more importantly celebrate two family milestones.

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There is nothing like strolling around Beaufort on a sunny day and being surrounded by live oak trees draped in Spanish moss - a.k.a. Mermaid Hair

👋Say hello to Tillandsia usneoides, aka Spanish Moss! This charming outsider in the Bromeliad family is a beloved choice for adding greenery. As an air plant, it thrives without soil and loves to hang out in humid spots. 🌈💚