Saxifraga Occidentalis (Noun)
Meaning
Saxifrage having loose clusters of white flowers on hairy stems growing from a cluster of basal leaves; moist slopes of western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanical gardens featured a variety of saxifraga occidentalis, showcasing the plant's loose clusters of white flowers on hairy stems.
- In the moist slopes of western North America, saxifraga occidentalis grows naturally, its basal leaves forming a dense cluster at the base of the plant.
- Hikers often mistake saxifraga occidentalis for other types of saxifrage, but the plant's unique hairy stems make it easily identifiable.
- Saxifraga occidentalis thrives in moist environments, which is why it's commonly found in the western regions of North America where the climate is cooler and damper.
- Wildflower enthusiasts often search for saxifraga occidentalis in its natural habitat, drawn to the plant's delicate white flowers that bloom in the summer months.