Moss is a relatively uncomplicated plant, lacking the leaves, stems, roots, and buds we often associate with âvascular plants such as ferns, pine trees, and flowers. As a non-vascular plant, the body of moss has no roots; rather, it uses tiny threads to anchor itself to the stones, trees, or ground where it grows. If you asked moss to describe its dream home, it would likely reply: cool, moist, and dark. Most species prefer shady ground, rock ledges, or tree trunks.
exists and is an alternate of . It is commonly believe that both tea and coffee are diuretics, because of their caffeine content. However, recent studies show that caffeine is no more diuretic than water when consumed in moderation.
Caffeine is not a strong diuretic; it takes more than 1 cup for it to have an effect on the body. Studies show it takes as much as 360 milligrams of caffeine to act as a diuretic. A typical 8-ounce cup of coffee has 95 to 200 milligrams of caffeine, depending on the brew. This means that it takes at least 2 cups for it to act as a diuretic. Typically, the diuretic effect is mild.