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diapensia

diapensia

1 9.9
A low-growing evergreen plant with small white flowers that grows in cold northern mountains
  • noun
  • /ˌdaɪəˈpɛnʃə/
  • Specialized
: diapensia
  • The tiny white flowers of diapensia make it a favorite among alpine plant enthusiasts.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the resilience of diapensia to extreme cold in its natural habitat.

  • During our hike in the Arctic region, we spotted a patch of diapensia growing on the rocky slopes.

  • The diapensia thrives in cold climates.

  • Many gardeners love the diapensia for its hardiness.

  • During our hike in the Arctic region, we spotted a patch of diapensia growing on the rocky slopes.

  • Researchers studied the resilience of diapensia to extreme cold in its natural habitat.

  • The tiny white flowers of diapensia make it a favorite among alpine plant enthusiasts.

Synonyms

Diapensia
vsdiapensia
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of evergreen plants that grow in cold mountain and arctic areas

refers to one low growing evergreen plant found in boreal regions

Compounds

diapensia family
  • Specialized
9.9

Small evergreen plants that grow in cold, rocky northern regions

Surface Forms

diapensia singular
diapensias plural

Etymology

Diapensia is a botanical name, and a helpful way to remember it is to picture a small green 'cushion' of leaves clinging to cold rocks; diapensia plants are low-growing evergreens with tiny white flowers that grow close to the ground in mountain and Arctic places.