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Bryanthus

Bryanthus

9.9
A low evergreen shrub that grows in cold areas and has small flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The alpine garden displayed a rare Bryanthus in full bloom near the rocks.

Examples

  • During the spring, the Bryanthus covers the ground with small, pinkish-white flowers.

  • The Bryanthus plant thrives in cold climates.

  • Botanists are studying Bryanthus for its adaptation to cold environments.

  • Can you identify the Bryanthus species in this garden?

  • During the spring, the Bryanthus covers the ground with small, pinkish-white flowers.

  • The alpine garden displayed a rare Bryanthus in full bloom near the rocks.

  • The Bryanthus plant thrives in cold climates.

Compounds

Bryanthus taxifolius
  • Specialized
9.9

A small evergreen shrub with tiny leaves and pink or purple flowers that grows on high mountain tops

Surface Forms

Bryanthus singular
Bryanthi plural

Etymology

Bryanthus comes from Greek parts bry- meaning 'moss' and -anthus meaning 'flower'. So think of Bryanthus as a 'moss-flower'—a low, ground-hugging shrub with small flowers that often cover cold mountain ground.