hispid
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Surface minutely hispid, smooth and rounded as a whole.
From Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa by Annandale, Nelson
Like other trees with hispid foliage, the juniper has the special attribute of detaining fugitives; but it sometimes shields them as well.
From Cultus Arborum Phallic Tree Worship by Anonymous
P. 3-7 cm. more or less fan-shaped, whitish or yellowish-buff, cuticle gelatinous, rather hispid; g. anastomosing behind, white then reddish, veined; s. 1-3 cm. reddish, hispid; sp.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by Massee, George
Others have hispid awns by which they would become attached to the feathers of birds, and there is no doubt this is an effective mode of dispersal.
From Island Life Or the Phenomena and Causes of Insular Faunas and Floras by Wallace, Alfred Russel
Stems.—One to two and one half feet high; hispid throughout, or armed with rigid bristles or prickles.
From The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits by Parsons, Mary Elizabeth
