Loiseleuria (Noun)
Meaning
One species: alpine azalea.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Loiseleuria is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the heath family, with the alpine azalea being its sole species.
- The alpine azalea, also known as Loiseleuria procumbens, is a low-growing shrub native to the mountainous regions of Europe.
- Loiseleuria procumbens is a popular choice for alpine gardens due to its vibrant pink flowers and low-maintenance requirements.
- In its natural habitat, Loiseleuria can be found growing in rocky crevices and scree slopes at high elevations.
- The name Loiseleuria is derived from the French botanist Jean-Louis-Auguste Loiseleur-Deslongchamps.