Lepidium Alpina (Noun)
Meaning
Small tufted perennial herb of mountains of central and southern Europe having very small flowers of usually leafless stems; sometimes placed in genus Lepidium.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lepidium alpina is a small tufted perennial herb native to the mountains of central and southern Europe.
- The Lepidium alpina grows in well-drained rocky areas, forming small tufts of slender stems and leaves.
- Lepidium alpina is sometimes placed in the genus Lepidium due to similarities in flower structure and growth habits.
- In some regions, Lepidium alpina is considered an important part of the local flora, providing a unique colorful display in mountain meadows.
- Lepidium alpina is characterized by its very small flowers arranged in a dense inflorescence at the top of usually leafless stems.