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alpine

[al-pahyn, -pin] / ˈæl paɪn, -pɪn /


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This is a time when I’m supposed to use my years of wisdom to passively reflect on the alpine memories of my youth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

One study found that the birds are forced to move higher in the mountains as their natural habitat in the alpine meadows above the tree line get crowded.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

He pushes a button for alpine mode on his treadmill and starts a 45-minute workout.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

An estimated 5,000 plant species grow across Taiwan, occupying environments that extend from humid tropical rainforests near sea level to cold alpine tundra at the highest elevations.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026

But for a moment the intense loneliness and beauty of the open alpine setting held him.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

At Oliver Nurseries, the alpines and plants that favor troughlike conditions are a small part of the vast offerings, as they have been since the nursery opened nearly 60 years ago.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023

“No alpines are going to bloom all season,” Chips said.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023

Including Chips and her infectious love of alpines.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023

The openings between rocks offer opportunities for planting sun-loving alpines, succulents or small spring-flowering bulbs — plants with shallow roots that prefer well-drained soil.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2022

Where alpines are grown in pots this should form one, as it makes a charming specimen; the drainage should be perfect.

From Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. by John Wood


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