Cassiope (Noun)
Meaning
Low tufted evergreen shrubs of colder parts of north temperate regions having moss-like foliage and nodding white or pink flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden featured a beautifully maintained cassiope, its delicate pink flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
- Cassiope shrubs thrive in acidic soils and can often be spotted growing wild in colder regions.
- Due to its low-maintenance requirements and attractive appearance, cassiope has become a popular choice for landscaping in mountainous areas.
- The gardener carefully pruned the moss-like leaves of the cassiope to maintain its desired shape and size.
- The park ranger pointed out a patch of white-flowering cassiope growing on the forest floor.