Moss Filling the Joints of an Old Brick Street

Bright green moss grows between gray brick pavers on a New York City street.
Bright green moss grows between gray brick pavers on a New York City street.

Moss between brick pavers on a New York City street. Brick paving was widely used on older city streets and industrial yards before asphalt became the standard surface. Vegetation commonly takes hold in the joints where moisture and limited foot or vehicle traffic allow growth.

Taken September 2008

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