Lycopodium (Noun)
Meaning
Type and sole genus of the Lycopodiaceae; erect or creeping evergreen plants often used for Christmas decorations.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The florist used sprigs of lycopodium to add some greenery and texture to the Christmas wreath.
- In the forest, the lycopodium carpeted the ground with a soft, velvety layer of foliage.
- The craft store sold bunches of lycopodium, suggesting that customers use it to create festive holiday arrangements.
- The lycopodium that grew in the woods was so dense that it formed a miniature jungle, complete with ferns and mosses.
- The gardener was thrilled to discover that the lycopodium plants she had been given were thriving in the shady corner of the garden.