Alpine Mouse-Ear

noun

Meaning

A small, perennial flowering plant in the carnation family known for its hairy, oval-shaped leaves that resemble the ears of a mouse.

Examples

  • The alpine mouse-ear thrives in the harsh, thin air of the mountain peaks.
  • Botanists identified the alpine mouse-ear by its characteristic white petals and soft, downy foliage.

Synonyms: cerastium