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Allium Victorialis

Description Allium Victorialis, also known as Alpine Leek or Victory Onion, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Alliaceae family. It is native to the alpine regions of Europe and Asia, where it grows at high altitudes of up to 3000 meters. The plant has a bulbous root system that produces long, slender leaves and a tall, cylindrical stem…
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Aciphylla Montana

Description Aciphylla Montana, also known as mountain spear grass or Spaniard, is a unique alpine plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and predominately grows in the South Island’s alpine regions. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Apiales Family Apiaceae Genus Aciphylla Appearance The Aciphylla Montana has a unique…
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Leontopodium Leontopodioides

Description Leontopodium Leontopodioides, commonly known as Edelweiss, is a perennial alpine plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the high altitudes of the European Alps and Himalayas. The plant has woolly white hairs on its leaves and flowers, which protect it from the harsh alpine environment. Edelweiss is considered a symbol of courage, purity, and love,…
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Physoplexis Comosa

Description Physoplexis Comosa is a rare, alpine plant that is native to the Alps and the Dolomites in Europe. It belongs to the family of plants known as Campanulaceae, which includes bellflowers. This plant is also known by its common name, Tufted Alpine Bellflower. Physoplexis Comosa is a small perennial plant that grows up to 20cm in height. Its leaves…
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Oreopolus Glacialis

Description Oreopolus Glacialis, also known as Alpine Rockcress or Glacier Rockcress, is a stunning alpine plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. This perennial herb is native to the mountains of North America and can be found growing in rocky crevices and open meadows at high elevations. Oreopolus Glacialis is a hardy plant that can survive in harsh environments and…
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Sedum Alpestre

Description Sedum Alpestre, also known as Alpine Stonecrop, is a hardy succulent native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a low-growing perennial plant that thrives in alpine environments, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, and container plantings. The plant features fleshy, evergreen leaves that form a dense mat and produce small, star-shaped flowers in late…
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Timmia Austriaca

Description Timmia Austriaca, commonly known as the alpine plant, is a small moss species that belongs to the family Timmiaceae. It is native to the alpine regions of Europe and North America and is commonly found growing on rocks or soil in moist areas. The plant is known for its unique appearance and is often used for decorative purposes in…
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Lomatogonium

Description Lomatogonium is a beautiful alpine plant that belongs to the family Gentianaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming plant that grows up to 5 cm in height. The plant is native to the alpine regions of Europe and Asia, where it grows in rocky terrain, scree slopes, and cliffs. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order…
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Soldanella Alpina

Description Soldanella Alpina, commonly known as the Alpine Snowbell, is a beautiful alpine plant that is native to the European Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians. This herbaceous perennial belongs to the Primulaceae family and can grow up to 10 cm in height with a spread of 20 cm. It has heart-shaped leaves that are glossy green and grow in a basal…
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Saxifraga Aspera

Description Saxifraga Aspera, commonly known as Rough Saxifrage or Alpine Meadow Saxifrage, is a stunning alpine plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. This perennial plant is native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia and is popular among gardeners for its unique appearance and hardiness. It can grow up to 6 inches tall and spread up to 12…
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