Edelweiss
探検植物
Edelweiss
leontopodium nivale
The Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale) is a legendary mountain flower that has long captured the hearts of mountaineers, poets, and nature lovers. Nestled high in the rugged limestone crags of the European Alps, Carpathians, and Apennines, this resilient perennial plant is the ultimate symbol of alpine purity and survival. Its star-like felted white bracts and tiny yellow flower heads evoke the dramatic, pristine beauty of high-altitude wilderness.
生息地: Found in high-altitude alpine meadows and rocky limestone crevices, often clinging to sheer cliff faces and rugged scree slopes.
外見
Edelweiss is easily identified by its unique double-star pattern, composed of 5 to 15 woolly white floral leaves (bracts) surrounding clusters of tiny, dense yellow-green flower heads. The entire plant, especially the bracts and foliage, is densely covered in fine, white, wool-like hairs that give it a silver-grey or velvety appearance. It typically grows low to the ground in small, tufted clumps, reaching heights of 5 to 30 centimeters.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Asterales科Asteraceae属Leontopodium
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
In Victorian times, young men would climb dangerous alpine cliffs to pick Edelweiss flowers as proof of their bravery and devotion to their sweethearts.
The flower's white hair acts as a highly efficient UV filter, which has inspired researchers to develop natural sunscreens based on its molecular structure.
The name 'Edelweiss' comes from the German words 'edel' (noble) and 'weiss' (white).
特殊能力
能力
UV Protection Wool
The dense, woolly hairs covering the bracts and leaves absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation, protecting the plant from the intense high-altitude sun.
能力
Freeze and Wind Resistance
The compact growth form and protective hairy layer trap heat and moisture close to the plant's surface, acting as a natural insulator against freezing temperatures and dry winds.
能力
Limestone Anchoring
Its deep, fibrous root system allows the plant to anchor securely into narrow rocky crevices and withstand the physical forces of erosion.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 5-30 cm
- 寿命
- 3-10 年
食性と食事
As a photoautotrophic plant, Edelweiss generates its own energy through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, and soil minerals.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Carbon dioxide
- Water
- Soil minerals
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Apollo Butterfly
Parnassius apollo
The Apollo Butterfly feeds on the nectar of Edelweiss flowers, serving as an important high-altitude pollinator.
eaten by
Alpine Ibex
Capra ibex
The Alpine Ibex grazes on alpine vegetation, occasionally consuming Edelweiss along with other high-altitude grasses and herbs.
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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よくある質問
Edelweissを見分けるには？
Edelweissを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Edelweissの長さは何ですか？
5-30 cm
Edelweissの寿命は何ですか？
3-10 年
Edelweissは何を食べますか？
As a photoautotrophic plant, Edelweiss generates its own energy through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, and soil minerals.
Edelweissは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in high-altitude alpine meadows and rocky limestone crevices, often clinging to sheer cliff faces and rugged scree slopes.
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