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Barbula

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Bar·​bu·​la | \ ˈbärbyələ \

Definition of Barbula

: a large genus of slender tufted mosses (family Pottiaceae) with 16 mostly long spirally twisted peristome teeth

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History and Etymology for Barbula

New Latin, from Latin barbula little beard, diminutive of barba beard

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“Barbula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Barbula. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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