Red Swamp Moss

Red Swamp Moss is a poisonous moss which grows in the swamps on the Sword Coast and spreads rapidly over living matter. As it grows it forms a red slime which smells like and has the appearance of congealed blood. It tastes of vegetable matter and causes severe stomach issues and diarrhea when ingested by humanoids.

As a natural feature of the environment it does register as consecrated or desecrated when probed by detect evil and good. A knowledgeable herbalist can utilize it as a sort of biological weapon, destroying food and other assets.

It can only be disposed of by burying it where it cannot reach more plant matter to feed on or by burning at a very high temperature. Insufficient heat will simply cause the moss to burst and spread spores, potentially turning the threat airborne.