Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Leontopodium nivale, commonly called edelweiss (English: / ˈ eɪ d əl v aɪ s / ⓘ AY-dəl-vyce; German: Edelweiß [ˈeːdl̩vaɪs] ⓘ or Alpen-Edelweiß), is a mountain flower belonging to the daisy or sunflower family Asteraceae.
Leontopodium nivale, the edelweiss, has been regarded as a national symbol of Austria, worn as a cap emblem by Austrian troops and displayed on Austrian coins. [10] A song about the plant , written by Oscar Hammerstein , was featured in the musical production The Sound of Music .
Sinningia canescens, called the Brazilian edelweiss, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Sinningia, native to southeastern and southern Brazil. [2] A tuberous perennial reaching 30 cm (12 in), it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society 's Award of Garden Merit as a hothouse ornamental.
Mahonias are stately shrubs beloved for their easy care and adaptability. They provide striking architecture in the landscape and gorgeous color throughout the year, from yellow winter blooms to ...
Leucogenes grandiceps, also known as the South Island edelweiss, is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to New Zealand. [2] [3] Description
Anaphalis javanica, the Javanese edelweiss, is a species of flowering plant native to Indonesia. It is found mostly in mountainous regions of Java, southern Sumatra, southern Sulawesi and Lombok. [3] Although a mature plant can reach eight metres in height, most specimens are less than a metre tall. [4] It is a pioneer in recent volcanic land. [5]
Edelweiss is a very winter-hardy wine grape variety, pale green in color, derived from crossing the Minnesota 78 and Ontario grapes. It was developed by pioneering American grape breeder Elmer Swenson in 1980 in cooperation with the University of Minnesota .
Edelweiss is a given name derived from the Leontopodium nivale.It may refer to: Edelweiss (actress) (born 1977), born Oxana, Russian-Bulgarian pornographic actress Edelweiss Cheung (born 1985), Hong Kong model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Hong Kong 2008