Nature

Have you ever heard that moss only grows on the North side of a tree? Forest guides and survival enthusiasts may often believe that the moss only grows on the north side of the tree, especially if they are in the Northern hemisphere. The reason for this is that moss often grows on the north side in that part of the world, but it doesn’t always. However, using the “trick” that moss only grows on the North side could get someone further lost in the woods in another region of the world.  Expert navigators and naturalists say that sunlight and moisture are both good indicators of where moss should grow and that isn’t always the north side of a tree. Why do people think moss only grows on the north side? It’s a widely spread rumor and often said by respected people...