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Ground Cedar (Lycopodium): A Unique Native Groundcover

Lycopodium digitatum ("wolf's foot") is an evergreen, creeping club moss. It's a conversation piece but difficult to transplant. Leave it undisturbed and watch for summer spore spikes.

Appreciate it where it grows naturally.

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