Leontopodium Alpinum (Noun)
Meaning
Alpine perennial plant native to Europe having leaves covered with whitish down and small flower heads held in stars of glistening whitish bracts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Leontopodium alpinum, commonly known as edelweiss, is a popular souvenir among tourists visiting the European Alps.
- The leontopodium alpinum plant is often found in rocky limestone areas and meadows at high elevations.
- Leontopodium alpinum has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly for its anti-inflammatory properties.
- In the wild, leontopodium alpinum typically grows to be around 10-30 cm in height, with a spread of around 20-40 cm.
- Leontopodium alpinum is a protected plant in many European countries due to over-collection and habitat destruction.