Syntrichia ruralis

Syntrichia ruralis, commonly known as star moss or great hairy screw-moss, is a remarkably resilient moss capable of surviving extreme desiccation and reviving fully upon rehydration. It grows well on rocks, walls, dry grasslands, and sandy soils in cool, partially shaded to open environments with minimal inputs. This moss is best used in terrariums, rock gardens, or naturalistic plantings where it forms attractive low mats requiring almost no maintenance.