



Veronica regina-nivalis
The Snow Queen is a beautiful flower that blooms in snowy places. Its delicate petals look like little snowflakes, making it a special sight in wintertime.
Habitat: Mountain regions
The snow queen is a low-growing plant forming dense mats of small, deep green leaves. Its delicate, star-shaped flowers are pure white, sometimes with a faint blue blush, clustered at the tips of short stems, making it visually distinct against rocky terrain.




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PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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It often grows so close to the ground it feels like a soft white carpet!
Its scientific name, 'regina-nivalis', literally means 'queen of the snow'!
This tiny plant can brave chilly mountain winds and still bloom beautifully!
Tiny insects love to visit its flowers, making them sparkle with life!
Snow queen can grow in dense, low mats that help it shelter from harsh mountain winds and cold temperatures, protecting its delicate flowers.
Snow queen has a fast blooming cycle that helps it burst into flower quickly during the short growing season in alpine environments.
Bombus terrestris
collects nectar and pollen

Rupicapra rupicapra
grazes on mountain vegetation
Aricia artaxerxes
butterfly sips nectar from flowers
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick flowers without asking an adult first.
5-15 cm
10-25 cm
0.5-1 cm
Late spring to early summer
No
None
Perennial
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