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What does Darwin mean by "vegetable mould"? I'm sorry if this is obvious, but since English is not my first language, I'm confused as to whether he's referring to soil, humus or (most unlikely), fungal decomposition.

Emmy While I'm not positive, I believe that "vegetable mould" here refers to vegetable matter that is being broken down into soil (think compost or humus).…moreWhile I'm not positive, I believe that "vegetable mould" here refers to vegetable matter that is being broken down into soil (think compost or humus).(less)

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