Green Shield-moss (Buxbaumia Viridis) is a perennial moss in the Buxbaumiaceae family with expert care difficulty. It requires high watering and full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Buxbaumia viridis is a rare moss species known as the green shield-moss, found sporadically in the northern hemisphere, primarily on decaying wood in humid, sub-alpine coniferous forests.