Leontopodium nivale alpinum, commonly known as edelweiss, is a plant perennial growing in the Alpine regions. Its silver leaves and hairy form a rosette at the base, while the flowers are small and hairy, with white petals arranged by star around a yellow center. This plant is a symbol of resistance and beauty in the regions Monthly.
adaptations to the Alpine environment:Silver leaves reflect sunlight and reduce loss
water, allowing the plant to survive under conditions
difficult mountain peaks. The presence of hairs on the leaves and flowers helps to protect
the plant from damage caused by intense uv rays and by bruschi
climate change typical of the high mountain.
resistance:
the edelweiss is adapted to extremely low temperatures, thanks to
physiological mechanisms that allow its survival even under
zero.
longevity:
this plant can live long, with some plants that exceed 100
years, giving further to the symbolism of resistance and duration.
Leontopodium nivale alpinum is native to the Alpine regions of Europe, including the Swiss, Austrian and Italian Alps. His presence is linked to rocky terrains and isolated places at high altitudes, where challenge with grace the extreme environmental conditions of the mountains. His diffusion was influenced by its symbolic popularity and ornamental.