Northern Jacob's Ladder (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial erect herb with white flowers; circumboreal.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The northern Jacob's ladder is a perennial erect herb that thrives in moist environments with white flowers that bloom in late spring.
- Polemonium boreale, commonly known as northern Jacob's ladder, is a circumboreal species found in the Arctic tundra and mountainous regions.
- In the wild, northern Jacob's ladder often grows in clusters, forming a stunning display of white flowers against the rugged landscape.
- The delicate white flowers of the northern Jacob's ladder are a favorite of bees and butterflies in the Arctic summer.
- Northern Jacob's ladder is a hardy perennial that can tolerate extreme cold and short growing seasons, making it well-suited to its circumboreal habitat.