alpine goldenrod

noun

Meaning

A low-growing perennial wildflower native to high-elevation mountain regions, characterized by dense, bright yellow flower heads that bloom in late summer.

Examples

  • The alpine goldenrod thrives in the harsh, windy conditions above the tree line.
  • Botanists identified a rare patch of alpine goldenrod near the summit of the trail.

Synonyms: wildflower, perennial, flora, Solidago