Growing on or very close to the ground surface; characteristic of plants that spread horizontally across the soil.
Derived from Epigaea (the genus) with the adjective suffix '-ous,' describing the ground-hugging nature of these plants.
Epigaeous plants are the low-creepers of the plant world, and they're incredibly important in forests because they create a dense carpet that prevents erosion and provides homes for tiny insects and animals.
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