ground pine

botany

"Ground pine" refers to several low-growing plants that resemble miniature pines but are not true pines. These plants are often found in temperate forest regions and old fields.

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Definition

B2Botany

(technical)A type of clubmoss from the genus Lycopodium, resembling a small conifer, found in temperate regions.

Example

The ground pine, with its needle-like leaves, is often mistaken for a young pine tree.

B2Botany

(technical)A low-growing evergreen plant known as Ajuga chamaepitys, found in Europe and parts of Asia, with needle-like leaves.

Example

Ajuga chamaepitys, commonly called ground pine, is native to the Mediterranean region.

Similar

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