Definition

Noun: * A perennial, rhizomatous herb (Homogyne alpina) of the Asteraceae family, native to alpine regions of Europe. It is characterized by purple-red to pinkish flower heads and is often used as a groundcover plant. It was formerly classified under the genus Tussilago.

Usage

• is a charming plant for a rock garden.
• The purple-red flowers of appear in early spring.
• This species, , thrives in cool, moist, alpine conditions.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy, is the accepted name, while its synonym is considered obsolete.
• The genus name refers to the uniform style of the flowers.

Variants and Related Words

• Alpine coltsfoot: A common name for .
• Purple colt's-foot: Another common name for this plant.
• Tussilago alpina (n.): The former, synonymic botanical name for this species.

Synonyms

• Alpine coltsfoot
• Purple colt's-foot

Different Meanings

This term has only one specific meaning as a proper noun referring to a distinct botanical species. It does not have general or figurative meanings.

Noun

1. rhizomatous herb with purple-red flowers suitable for groundcover; sometimes placed in genus Tussilago