I observed here a kind of long Moss I had never seen
before; it grows in great Quantities upon the large Trees, and hangs down 3 or
4 Yards from the Boughs; it gives a noble, ancient and hoary Look to the Woods;
it is of a whitish green Colour, but when dried, is black and like
Horsehair. This is the Indians use for wadding their Guns, and making
their Couches soft under the Skins of Beasts, which serve them for Beds.
They use it also for Tinder, striking Fire by slashing the Pans of their Guns
into a handful of it, and for all other Uses where old Linnen would be
necessary.
A Voyage To Georgia Begun
in the Year 1735.
2 comments:
I assume they're talking about what we call "Spanish Moss."
Thanks mate, much appreciated. I could not remember the name so could not look it up!
Regards, Keith.
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