Anthyllis montana
Definition
The scientific name for mountain kidney vetch, a perennial subshrubby plant in the family Fabaceae native to the mountains of Southern and Central Europe, characterized by prostrate tufts, silvery-pubescent leaves, and dense globose heads of pink or purple flowers.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anthyllis montana
- Mountain kidney vetch
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Binomial scientific name, structurally invariant across sentence configurations. |
| Formation | Binomial name combining the genus 'Anthyllis' with the ecological specific epithet 'montana', meaning pertaining to mountains. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ænˈθɪl.ɪs mɔnˈtɑː.nə] |
| Source | International Plant Names Index and European Vegetation Monographs |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În etajul subalpin al Carpaților, Anthyllis montana decorează stâncile calcaroase cu florile sale roz.
EN: In the subalpine zone of the Carpathians, Anthyllis montana decorates calcareous rocks with its pink flowers.
RO: Planta Anthutility montana are un sistem radicular adânc dezvoltat, ideal pentru fixarea pe pantele instabile.
EN: The Anthyllis montana plant has a deeply developed root system, ideal for anchoring on unstable slopes.
RO: Frunzele argintii ale speciei Anthyllis montana reflectă radiațiile solare puternice din zonele montane înalte.
EN: The silvery leaves of the Anthyllis montana species reflect the intense solar radiation of high mountain zones.
Idioms & Phrases
Inflorescența de Anthyllis montana / Anthyllis montana inflorescence
RO: Capitulul globulos compact ce grupează florile papilionacee purpurii, înconjurat de un guler de bractee divizate.
EN: The compact globose head grouping the purple papilionaceous flowers, surrounded by a collar of divided bracts.
Toleranța ecologică a Anthyllis montana / Ecological tolerance of Anthyllis montana
RO: Capacitatea speciei de a supraviețui pe substraturi stâncoase sărace, expuse la vânturi puternice și îngheț.
EN: The species' capacity to survive on poor rocky substrates exposed to strong winds and frost conditions.
Anthyllis montana în rocării / Anthyllis montana in rock gardens
RO: Utilizarea horticole a acestui subarbust pitic pentru crearea de covoare vegetale perene pe soluri alpine drenate.
EN: The horticultural use of this dwarf subshrub to create perennial plant carpets on well-drained alpine soils.
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