Salix Uva-ursi (Noun)
Meaning
Dwarf prostrate mat-forming shrub of Arctic and alpine regions of North America and Greenland having deep green elliptic leaves that taper toward the base.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The salix uva-ursi is a low-growing shrub commonly found in the Arctic tundra regions of North America.
- In the alpine regions of Greenland, the salix uva-ursi grows as a dense mat-forming shrub.
- The deep green elliptic leaves of the salix uva-ursi are a distinctive feature of this Arctic shrub.
- The salix uva-ursi is well adapted to the harsh conditions of the Arctic and alpine regions.
- The salix uva-ursi is often used as a groundcover in landscaping projects due to its low-growing and mat-forming habit.