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Cassiope

Cassiope

9.9
A small evergreen shrub with leaves like moss and nodding white or pink flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈkæsiˌoʊpi/
  • Specialized
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  • The Cassiope grows abundantly in the alpine tundra, forming dense mats.

Examples

  • Botanists often admire the delicate flowers of Cassiope in northern mountain regions.

  • The Cassiope plant thrives in cold climates.

  • During the summer, the Cassiope shrubs display small, bell-shaped blossoms.

  • Have you seen the Cassiope flowers in bloom?

  • Botanists often admire the delicate flowers of Cassiope in northern mountain regions.

  • During the summer, the Cassiope shrubs display small, bell-shaped blossoms.

  • The Cassiope grows abundantly in the alpine tundra, forming dense mats.

Surface Forms

Cassiope singular
Cassiope plural

Etymology

Cassiope comes from Cassiopeia, a queen in Greek myth who was famous for her 'beauty'. Botanists gave the name to this small, evergreen shrub because its tiny, bell-shaped flowers and neat mats look delicate and showy in cold northern places, so the name helps you remember the plant's pretty appearance.