Leontopodium
- noun
- /ˌliːɒnˈtɒpɪdɪəm/
- Specialized
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Leontopodium
- The Leontopodium genus is famous for the iconic alpine flower known as edelweiss.
Examples
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Several species in the Leontopodium genus are adapted to high-altitude environments.
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The Leontopodium plant thrives in rocky alpine environments.
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Botanists collected specimens of Leontopodium during their expedition in the mountains.
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Have you ever seen a Leontopodium in the wild?
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Several species in the Leontopodium genus are adapted to high-altitude environments.
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The Leontopodium genus is famous for the iconic alpine flower known as edelweiss.
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Have you ever seen a Leontopodium in the wild?
Synonyms
A small group of mountain plants like edelweiss with woolly white flowers
Compounds
- Specialized
A small white mountain flower with woolly leaves and star-shaped heads found in the Alps
- Specialized
A plant from New Zealand with silvery leaves and star-shaped flowers
- Specialized
A small group of mountain plants like edelweiss with woolly white flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Leontopodium comes from Greek parts leon ('lion') and podion ('little foot'), so it literally means 'lion's foot'. Botanists used this name for the group that includes edelweiss because the white, woolly flower parts look like small paws, so thinking of a 'lion's foot' helps you remember the plant.
