Mountain Rimu (Noun)
Meaning
Low-growing to prostrate shrub with slender trailing branches; New Zealand.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mountain rimu is a low-growing shrub that thrives in the alpine regions of New Zealand's South Island.
- In its natural habitat, the mountain rimu can be found growing among rocks and boulders, its slender branches trailing down the mountain slopes.
- The mountain rimu is a unique and fascinating plant that has adapted to the harsh conditions of New Zealand's mountainous terrain.
- Hikers and botanists often seek out the mountain rimu, which can be difficult to spot due to its low-growing and prostrate habit.
- In New Zealand's mountainous regions, the mountain rimu can form dense mats of foliage, providing habitat for small animals and insects.