Bryanthus
- noun
- Specialized
- The alpine garden displayed a rare Bryanthus in full bloom near the rocks.
Examples
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During the spring, the Bryanthus covers the ground with small, pinkish-white flowers.
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The Bryanthus plant thrives in cold climates.
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Botanists are studying Bryanthus for its adaptation to cold environments.
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Can you identify the Bryanthus species in this garden?
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During the spring, the Bryanthus covers the ground with small, pinkish-white flowers.
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The alpine garden displayed a rare Bryanthus in full bloom near the rocks.
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The Bryanthus plant thrives in cold climates.
Compounds
- Specialized
A small evergreen shrub with tiny leaves and pink or purple flowers that grows on high mountain tops
Surface Forms
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.