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Edelweiss Sausage
''Leontopodium nivale'', commonly called edelweiss () ( ; or ), is a mountain flower belonging to the daisy or sunflower family Asteraceae. The plant prefers rocky limestone places at about altitude. It is a non-toxic plant. Its leaves and flowers are covered with dense hairs, which appear to protect the plant from cold, aridity, and ultraviolet radiation. It is a scarce, short-lived flower found in remote mountain areas and has been used as a symbol for alpinism, for rugged beauty and purity associated with the Alps and Carpathians. It is a national symbol of several countries, specifically Bulgaria, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Italy. In Romania it was declared a "monument of nature" in 1931. The Edelweiss day is celebrated on 5 March. According to folk tradition, giving this flower to a loved one is a promise of dedication. Names The flower's common name is German (and or in Alemannic German), and is a compound of "noble" and "white". The Slovene name is , mea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leontopodium Nivale After Three Months Of Groth
''Leontopodium'' is a genus of plants in the family (biology), family Asteraceae. The genus is native to Europe and Asia. The fuzzy and somewhat stocky "petals" (technically, bracts) could be thought of as somewhat resembling lions' paws—hence the genus name combining Ancient Greek, Greek ('lion') and ('foot'). The genus includes the edelweiss (''Leontopodium nivale, L. nivale''), a well-known plant from the mountains of Europe. The term ''edelweiss'' can, more rarely, refer to other members of the genus. Taxonomy The following species are currently recognized: * ''Leontopodium albogriseum'' * ''Leontopodium andersonii'' * ''Leontopodium antennarioides'' * ''Leontopodium artemisiifolium'' * ''Leontopodium aurantiacum'' * ''Leontopodium beerianum'' * ''Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi'' * ''Leontopodium brachyactis'' * ''Leontopodium calocephalum'' * ''Leontopodium campestre'' * ''Leontopodium chuii'' * ''Leontopodium conglobatum'' * ''Leontopodium coreanum'' * ''Leontop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
