ground pine
Americannoun
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any of several species of club moss, especially Lycopodium obscurum or L. complanatum.
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a European herb, Ajuga chamaepitys, of the mint family, having a resinous odor.
noun
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a hairy plant, Ajuga chamaepitys, of Europe and N Africa, having two-lipped yellow flowers marked with red spots: family Lamiaceae (labiates). It smells of pine when crushed See also bugle 2
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any of certain North American club mosses, esp Lycopodium obscurum
Etymology
Origin of ground pine
First recorded in 1545–55
Example Sentences
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There is no Elizabeth line service on Boxing Day, and a number of overground lines are also shut.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025
Large crowds were reported on one of the main overground lines in the capital.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2023
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