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snow queen

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPlantaginaceaeGenusSynthyris
snow queen
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snow queen

Category

Plants

Rarity

Rare

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

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!

Special abilities

Ability

Frost Shield

Snow queen can grow in dense, low mats that help it shelter from harsh mountain winds and cold temperatures, protecting its delicate flowers.

Ability

Speedy Bloom

Snow queen has a fast blooming cycle that helps it burst into flower quickly during the short growing season in alpine environments.

Measurements & details

Height
5-15 cm
Spread
10-25 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

collects nectar and pollen

eaten by

Chamois

Rupicapra rupicapra

grazes on mountain vegetation

pollinates

Northern brown argus

Aricia artaxerxes

butterfly sips nectar from flowers

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Do not pick flowers without asking an adult first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is snow queen?

5-15 cm

How wide does snow queen spread?

10-25 cm

How big are the flowers on snow queen?

0.5-1 cm

When does snow queen bloom?

Late spring to early summer

Is snow queen edible?

No

Is snow queen toxic?

None

What is snow queen's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is snow queen pollinated?

Insect

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