Moss Campion (Noun)
Meaning
Tuft- or mat-forming dwarf perennial of Arctic regions of western and central Europe and North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Moss campion is often found growing in areas with limestone soil and full sunlight.
- The delicate pink flowers of the moss campion stand out against the duller colors of the Arctic landscape.
- A group of botanists spent the day studying the unique features of the moss campion in the Arctic Circle.
- In the tundra, moss campion grows close to the ground, forming tight mats that shield the soil from harsh winds.
- Moss campion is also found in parts of the Canadian Shield, where it has adapted to the region's thin, acidic soils.