This moss forms dense, soft mats that glow bright green, often carpeting sandy soils, heathlands, and open forest floors. Its leaves are narrow and pointed, creating a star-like pattern when viewed from above. In dry weather, the leaf tips curl inward, giving the plant a spiky look, but they reopen and brighten after rain. Hardy and adaptable, Heath Star Moss helps stabilize soil and adds a vivid splash of color to otherwise barren ground.