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Post by Metsfan257 on Dec 9, 2023 22:35:27 GMT -5
Spanish moss is a great indicator of subtropicality in the Southern US, matching up fairly well with my 42ºF mean isotherm in the coldest month for subtropical climates. However, one hot take, I also think it's a very ugly thing, so I rate it an E-.
Quintessential SE US scene, or what I'd consider peak subtropicality, in coastal Georgia.
Approximate range and frequency in the US, indicated the orange, darker is the highest prevalence.
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Post by tommyFL on Dec 9, 2023 22:40:31 GMT -5
A
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Post by Steelernation on Dec 10, 2023 0:18:04 GMT -5
I think it’s cool looking although the trees it comes with aren’t my preferred vegetation. I’ll give it a B.
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Post by psychedamike24 on Dec 10, 2023 2:40:11 GMT -5
Approximate range and frequency in the US, indicated the orange, darker is the highest prevalence.  What do the red and orange lines represent on that map? I'm guessing they have more to do with aridity/precipitation than temperature. |
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Post by greysrigging on Dec 10, 2023 3:02:32 GMT -5
Dont have the stuff here... this is what we rate as 'subtropical'   |
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Post by Benfxmth on Dec 10, 2023 6:24:29 GMT -5
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Quintessential subtropical plant that's a nice asset to see hanging on trees
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Post by firebird1988 on Dec 10, 2023 9:07:15 GMT -5
That map doesn't show any Spanish Moss in Arizona, yet we have some growing on freeway sound walls here, similar to Los Angeles
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Post by Ariete on Dec 10, 2023 11:09:34 GMT -5
E-. Ugly as fuck and reeks of tropical diseases and pythons.
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Post by AJ1013 on Dec 10, 2023 11:40:44 GMT -5
🕷️ Spiders 🕷️
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Post by Metsfan257 on Dec 10, 2023 13:11:33 GMT -5
Approximate range and frequency in the US, indicated the orange, darker is the highest prevalence. What do the red and orange lines represent on that map? I'm guessing they have more to do with aridity/precipitation than temperature. Not sure, but I'd assume they represent the theoretical aridity threshold for Spanish moss growth. |
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Post by tompas on Dec 10, 2023 14:41:35 GMT -5
E-
It seems appropriate for this thing to be found in the swamps I guess, but I don't want to see that anywhere else in my surroundings or good old woods. Ffs this shit looks like pubic hair/old man's beard/spider webs hanging down the trees. Thanks, but no thanks.
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Post by antares on Dec 10, 2023 14:52:57 GMT -5
F-
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Post by Kaleetan on Dec 15, 2023 9:50:14 GMT -5
A. I love it.
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