Moss can be a key witness in murder investigations

Botanists say detectives are overlooking a potentially vital source of crime scene evidence. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Moss is one of the world's oldest and most basic plants. Part of the bryophyte family, the estimated 12,000 known moss species have evolved over millions of years to flourish without seeds, leaves, stems, or even roots. This allows the sturdy plants to absorb all their water and nutrients from the environment around them.