beard-moss

beard n "The vast distribution of lichens on Labrador, from the mournful 'beard-moss' which hangs from the branches of dying spruce . " [Hind] PRINTED ITEM W. J. KIRWIN AUG 1970 JH AUG 1970 Not used Used I Withdrawn [bearded moss, mol dow, etc.] word form 'beard-moss' a...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1970
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/10684
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Summary:beard n "The vast distribution of lichens on Labrador, from the mournful 'beard-moss' which hangs from the branches of dying spruce . " [Hind] PRINTED ITEM W. J. KIRWIN AUG 1970 JH AUG 1970 Not used Used I Withdrawn [bearded moss, mol dow, etc.] word form 'beard-moss' appears under 'deer moss', 'moldow' and 'old man's beard' in the DNE