witch's hair

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of various fruticose or hair-like lichens, especially in the genus Alectoria (e.g.…

    Any of various fruticose or hair-like lichens, especially in the genus Alectoria (e.g. Alectoria sarmentosa) or sometimes Usnea or Gowardia (e.g. Gowardia nigricans).

    • Witch's hair (Alectoria sarmentosa) Branches smoother than in Usnea, with tiny, elongated bumps. Forks in branches […] witch's hair lichens […]
  2. A seaweed, Desmarestia aculeata.

  3. Dodder

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