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usnea [uhs-nee-uh] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- any pale-green or gray, mosslike lichen of the genus Usnea, common on rocks and trees.
Origin of usnea 1590–1600; New Latin, Medieval Latin Arabic or Persian ushnah Examples from the Web for usnea Historical Examples of usnea
The larger ones covered with lichens,—often hung with the long gray Usnea.
Henry D. Thoreau
It was in a section of Mississippi where there was no Usnea growing within 60 miles.
Life Histories of North American Wood Warblers Part One and Part Two
Arthur Bent
The Indian said that the usnea lichen which we saw hanging from the trees was called chorchorque.
Henry David Thoreau
Usnea barbata is collected from trees in Pennsylvania, and used for an orange colour for yarn.
Ethel M. Mairet