Staghorn Moss (Noun)
Meaning
A variety of club moss.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Staghorn moss is often confused with true mosses, despite being a type of club moss.
- Some species of staghorn moss have long been used in traditional medicine to treat a range of ailments.
- Lycopodium is the botanical name for staghorn moss, but this name is not as widely recognized as the common name.
- Staghorn moss has a unique appearance with its elongated, branching structures resembling deer antlers.
- Herbal remedies featuring staghorn moss have been in use for centuries in many traditional cultures.