minuartia

• Род преимущественно многолетних трав, произрастающих в северном полушарии, часто образующих ковровые заросли, обычно называемых песчанками и часто классифицируемых в составе рода Arenaria.

A genus of mostly perennial herbs native to northern hemisphere, often with a mat-forming habit, commonly referred to as sandworts and frequently classified under the genus Arenaria.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Sandwort plantC2formal

   A genus of mostly perennial herbs from the northern hemisphere, often forming dense mats, commonly known as sandworts.

   Растение песчанка

   • Minuartia species are often found in rocky alpine habitats.
   • The mat-forming habit of Minuartia helps it survive harsh conditions.
   • Botanists study Minuartia for its adaptation to cold environments.

   Synonymssandwort