saxifraga stellaris
Definition
Noun A small, often mat-forming alpine plant (Saxifraga stellaris) characterized by its small, star-like white flowers. It is native to Europe.
Usage
The term is used specifically in botanical contexts to identify this particular species of alpine saxifrage. * The delicate Saxifraga stellaris thrives in the moist, rocky crevices of high mountains. * Botanists on the expedition were delighted to find a patch of Saxifraga stellaris in bloom.
Advanced Usage
- In horticulture, is sometimes cultivated in rock gardens or alpine houses that mimic its native cold, well-drained habitat.
Variants and Related Words
- Star saxifrage: A common name for .
- Saxifrage (n): The common name for plants in the genus .
- Alpine plant (n): A plant that grows in alpine climates above the tree line.
Synonyms
- Star saxifrage
Noun
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small often mat-forming alpine plant having small starlike white flowers; Europe
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