ground pine

A common name for several low-growing, evergreen plants in the clubmoss family (genus Lycopodium or Diphasiastrum), which have needle-like leaves resembling pine seedlings and are often found in woodlands or heathlands.

• 🇵🇹Nome popular de várias plantas rasteiras e perenes da família Lycopodiaceae (gêneros Lycopodium e Diphasiastrum), com folhas em forma de agulha que lembram mudas de pinheiro, comuns em florestas e charnecas.

1. Plant species C1 formal

   A common name for several low-growing, creeping plants in the clubmoss family (Lycopodium), resembling small pine trees.

   • Ground pine is often found in damp, shady forests.
   • The herbalist used ground pine in traditional remedies.
   • Botanists classify ground pine as a type of clubmoss.

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