old man of the mountain

Thân thiện

An old man of the mountain blooms on a rocky alpine slope.

Definition

Noun: 1. A specific flowering plant: A whitish, hairy perennial plant (Hymenoxys grandiflora) native to mountainous regions of north-central United States. It is characterized by feather-like leaves, stout stems, and a single, large, showy yellow flower head on each stem.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The hiker was delighted to spot the rare old man of the mountain growing near the rocky summit.
  • Botanists study the old man of the mountain due to its adaptation to high-altitude environments.

Advanced Usage

• As a proper name: The term is used as the common name for this specific plant species. It is often capitalized in botanical contexts: .
  • The guide pointed out the Old Man of the Mountain among the alpine rocks.

Variants and Related Words

• Alpine sunflower: Another common name for the same plant (), highlighting its large yellow flower and habitat.
• Hymenoxys grandiflora: The formal botanical (Latin) name for the species.

Synonyms

• Alpine sunflower
• Hymenoxys grandiflora (scientific name)

Notes on Different Meanings

• This entry defines "old man of the mountain" specifically as a plant species. It is distinct from other uses, such as:
  • A famous rock formation in New Hampshire, USA (also called The Great Stone Face or The Profile).
  • A colloquial or poetic phrase referring to a wise, elderly hermit living in the mountains.

Học thuật

Noun

1. whitish hairy plant with featherlike leaves and a few stout stems each bearing an especially handsome solitary large yellow flower head; mountainous regions north central United States

Từ đồng nghĩa

• alpine sunflower
• Tetraneuris grandiflora
• Hymenoxys grandiflora