alpine

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

The Trinity Alps Wilderness, about three hours north of Sacramento, offers hiking trails, waterfalls, alpine lakes and smaller crowds than at popular national parks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

They are native to the high alpine areas of the Andes Mountains in South America.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Supporters promoted it as a way to “counter growing pressures on Swiss schools, infrastructure, and the fragile alpine environment,” Susan Fratzke, senior policy analyst wrote in an email to Barron’s.

From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026

In addition to that, my father became an expert gardener and above all a collector of alpine plants.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

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

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023

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

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