star saxifrage

Thân thiện

A small cluster of star saxifrage blooms on a rocky mountainside.

Definition

Noun: * A small, often mat-forming alpine plant (Micranthes stellaris, formerly Saxifraga stellaris) characterized by its small, star-shaped white flowers. It is native to Europe.

Usage

• The term "star saxifrage" is used specifically to refer to this particular species of alpine plant. It is a common name in botany and horticulture.
• Example: "While hiking in the Scottish Highlands, we spotted the delicate star saxifrage growing in a damp crevice."

Advanced Usage

• The name is descriptive, combining "star" (referring to the shape of its flowers) and "saxifrage" (from Latin , meaning "stone-breaker," a common name for plants in this genus that often grow in rocky crevices).
• Example: "Botanists value the star saxifrage as an indicator species for certain alpine habitats."

Variants and Related Words

• Saxifrage (n): The common name for plants of the genus .
• Alpine plant (n): A plant that grows in alpine climates above the tree line.

Synonyms

• Micranthes stellaris (n): The current scientific name.
• Saxifraga stellaris (n): A former scientific name.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Not applicable. "Star saxifrage" is a specific botanical term and is not used in idiomatic expressions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small often mat-forming alpine plant having small starlike white flowers; Europe

Từ đồng nghĩa

• starry saxifrage
• Saxifraga stellaris