Spanish moss, which actually isn't a moss, can be found dangling from oak, cypress and other Floridian trees. It was named due to its curly, bristly appearance that resembles a Spanish man's beard.

Spanish moss is a "very opportunistic" plant in that its seeds can simply blow onto tree branches, germinate and grow into long, gray strands. It's random where it finds a host.

Spanish moss is not a moss; it's a member of the pineapple family. In the early 20th century, it was used to stuff furniture and to provide insulation. It prefers full sun to shade.