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alpine

[al-pahyn, -pin] / ˈæl paɪn, -pɪn /


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They aren't as social as their alpine counterparts, Blumstein said, and the female marmots get grumpier as they age.

From BBC Aug. 5, 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

Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 people missing after an avalanche in northern Pakistan where he was leading a climbing expedition, the country's alpine club said.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 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

It’s three in the morning, and we are making our way from southern to northern Utah, when the weather changes from the dry chill of the desert to the freezing gales of an alpine winter.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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

The selection of suitable alpines, perennials and shrubs and trees also necessitates considerable knowledge on the part of the gardener.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various




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