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rein·deer moss
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reindeer moss, reindeer lichen, arctic moss, Cladonia rangiferinanoun
an erect greyish branching lichen of Arctic and even some north temperate regions constituting the chief food for reindeer and caribou and sometimes being eaten by humans
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reindeer mossnoun
A lichen, Cladonia rangiferina, that grows in areas of alpine tundra.
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reindeer moss
Reindeer moss, also known as caribou moss, is not actually a moss but a type of lichen. It is a primary food source for reindeer and caribou during winter months. It grows in Arctic and northern regions on rocks and soil. Scientifically, it is known as Cladonia rangiferina. This slow-growing lichen is characterized by its grayish color and branch-like structure.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of reindeer moss in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of reindeer moss in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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