2016-01-15
       
       Marimo
       
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       Marimos (毬藻, Aegagropila linnaei) are about as simple a plant you
       can have. They are a species of algae found in lakes in Iceland and
       Japan, among other places. You can buy them from pet shops as Moss
       Balls (beware of 'fakes', ie. balls of moss) and are content with
       occasional change of water.
       
       Turns out Cognac glasses are perfect for displaying Marimo.
       
       Being skilled in killing plant life, I made myself a few artificial
       Marimo to alleviate the potential emotional scarring of losing the
       live one.
       
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       As with many things, the Japanese have a mascot also for Marimo,
       called Marimokkori. And as with many things Japanese, it makes you
       raise an eyebrow.