spike moss

/spaɪk mɔs/
IPA guide

Definitions of spike moss
  1. noun
    any of numerous fern allies of the genus Selaginella
    synonyms: little club moss, spikemoss
    see moresee less
    types:
    show 5 types...
    hide 5 types...
    Selaginella apoda, basket spikemoss, meadow spikemoss
    spikemoss forming dense mats; eastern North America
    Selaginella rupestris, dwarf lycopod, rock spikemoss
    tufted spikemoss forming loose spreading mats; eastern North America
    Selaginella eremophila, desert selaginella
    prostrate spikemoss; California
    Selaginella lepidophylla, resurrection plant, rose of Jericho
    densely tufted fern ally of southwestern United States to Peru; curls up in a tight ball when dry and expands and grows under moist conditions
    Selaginella eatonii, florida selaginella
    occurs widely in Florida
    type of:
    club moss, club-moss, lycopod
    primitive evergreen moss-like plant with spores in club-shaped strobiles
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘spike moss'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family