occurs only in the narrative of the crucifixion ( Matthew 27:48 ; Mark 15:36 ; John 19:29 ). It is ranked as a zoophyte. It is found attached to rocks at the bottom of the sea.

These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.