DCHP-3

double spruce

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1853
The "black" or "double spruce" (P. nigra), is that species from the twigs of which is extracted the essence that gives its peculiar flavour to the well-known "spruce beer."
1917
PICEA MARIANA (Mill.) B.S.P. BLACK SPRUCE Common names: Black spruce, red spruce, double spruce, water spruce, swamp spruce.
1956
Black Spruce [is also called] double spruce. . . .