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Spanish moss
noun
: an epiphytic plant (Tillandsia usneoides) of the pineapple family forming pendent tufts of grayish-green filaments on trees from the southern U.S. to Argentina
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Just an hour outside of Charleston, South Carolina, and nestled along the Atlantic Coast, Kiawah Island sports all the telltale signs of the Lowcountry—Spanish moss swaying from live oak branches, heavy humidity hanging in the air, and winding estuaries abounding at every corner.
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Savannah, Georgia Savannah brings Spanish moss, ghost stories and one of the country’s most atmospheric downtowns.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
North Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia Trade Spanish moss for grassy dunes at this coastal haven that's perfect for a quiet getaway.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
With cobblestone streets, Spanish moss and 22 grand historic squares connected by a pedestrian-friendly grid, this city rewards those who explore it on foot and by bike.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Savannah, Georgia Savannah brings Spanish moss, ghost stories and one of the country’s most atmospheric downtowns.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
North Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia Trade Spanish moss for grassy dunes at this coastal haven that's perfect for a quiet getaway.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
With cobblestone streets, Spanish moss and 22 grand historic squares connected by a pedestrian-friendly grid, this city rewards those who explore it on foot and by bike.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Spanish moss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spanish%20moss. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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