black moss

"Black moss" can refer to different dark-colored plant materials, including mosses, algae, and lichens, used in various contexts from cuisine to botany.

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Definition

B2Chinese Cuisine

(culinary, cultural)A type of terrestrial cyanobacterium, Nostoc flagelliforme, used in Chinese dishes for its hair-like appearance and neutral taste.

Example

  • Black moss is often added to festive dishes during Chinese New Year for its symbolic meaning of prosperity.
  • The soup contained black moss, giving it a unique texture.

C1Botany

(scientific, general)Various species of dark-colored mosses, including those from the genera Grimmia, Andreaea, Syntrichia, and Cinclidotus.

Example

  • The forest floor was covered in black moss, creating a lush, dark carpet.
  • Researchers are studying different types of black moss to understand their ecological roles.

C1Botany

(scientific, general)Tillandsia usneoides, a flowering plant known as Spanish moss, particularly when dried for use in stuffing and decoration.

Example

  • Spanish moss, often referred to as black moss when dried, is commonly used in floral arrangements.
  • The old oak tree was draped in black moss, giving it a mysterious look.

C1North American Indigenous Cuisine

(cultural, culinary)Bryoria fremontii, a lichen eaten by Indigenous Peoples in North America.

Example

  • Black moss was a traditional food source for many Indigenous communities.
  • The preparation of black moss lichen is an important cultural practice.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "black moss":

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