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Forest lore: Is it true that moss grows only on the north side of trees?

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Moss grows thick on the north side of a tree in Wyoming County, West Virginia.BARKERS RIDGE, W.Va. — You might have heard that moss grows only on the north sides of trees. That bit of lore originated as a way to help travelers navigate strange forests. The mossy north face of a tree, or so it was said, could serve as a natural compass. It is true that moss […]

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