Why aspen's bark is rough. (Cf. A2734.1.)

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Why aspen's bark is rough. (Cf. A2734.1.)

Mythological motifs. · Origin of plant characteristics. · Origin of various plant characteristics. · Interior and bark of plant. · view the constellation · filed as A2751.2.1

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Filed under Texture of bark of plant.

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Why bark of red willow is thin Why tinsa tree has no bark at bottom of trunk

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Devil throws sand at aspen: hence rough bark. Angered because aspens will not cease quivering. (Cf. A2751.2.1.)

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