club-moss n 1: primitive evergreen moss-like plant with spores in club- shaped strobiles [syn: {club moss}, {club-moss}, {lycopod}]
club moss \club" moss`\, clubmoss \clubmoss\n. (Bot.) a primitive evergreen mosslike plant with spores in club-shaped strobiles, much used in winter decoration. The best known species is {Lycopodium clavatum}, but other {Lycopodia} are often called by this name. The spores form a highly inflammable powder. Syn: club moss, lycopod. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]