DCHP-3

ground cedar

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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one of several species of club moss, especially Lycopodium complanatum or L. tristachyum.

Quotations

1832
In my rambles in the wood near the house I have discovered a trailing plant bearing a near resemblance to the cedar, which I consider has, with equal propriety, a claim to the name of ground or creeping cedar.
1954
A warm autumnal smell rose from the ground cedar, the kini-kinik and the fallen leaves.