alpine coltsfoot
noun
Meaning
A perennial flowering plant native to high-altitude regions, characterized by its yellow, daisy-like flower heads that appear before its leaves.
Examples
- The alpine coltsfoot is one of the first plants to emerge in the rocky soil after the winter thaw.
- Botanists often study the alpine coltsfoot to understand how flora adapts to harsh, freezing mountain climates.
Synonyms: Homogyne alpina