Alpine Gold (Noun)
Meaning
Low tufted plant having hairy stems each topped by a flower head with short narrow yellow rays; northwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The alpine gold plant is a rare and endangered species found only in the northwestern United States.
- Hikers in the Cascade Range often spot alpine gold growing in rocky outcroppings and meadows.
- Alpine gold is a low-growing plant that thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.
- The bright yellow flowers of the alpine gold plant are a welcome sight in the mountain meadows of Washington state.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the alpine gold and its habitat from human impact and climate change.