Andromeda Polifolia (Noun)
Meaning
Erect to procumbent evergreen shrub having pendent clusters of white or pink flowers; of sphagnum peat bogs and other wet acidic areas in northern Europe.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Andromeda polifolia is an important food source for various insects that live in sphagnum peat bogs.
- The andromeda polifolia flowers are arranged in pendant clusters, creating a beautiful display in the wet acidic areas of northern Europe.
- In order to thrive, andromeda polifolia requires constantly moist, acidic soil with good air circulation.
- Andromeda polifolia is known for its ability to tolerate extreme cold and wet conditions, making it a hardy species in harsh environments.
- Both the attractive flowers and the shiny green leaves of the andromeda polifolia make it a lovely addition to any botanical garden or native plant collection.