高山植物(こうざんしょくぶつ)

こうざんしょくぶつ
noun
alpine plants; high-mountain plants
nature
1. alpine plants; high-mountain plants
Plants that grow naturally at high altitudes, typically above the tree line. They are adapted to harsh conditions including cold temperatures, strong winds, and intense sunlight.
高山植物(こうざんしょくぶつ)が咲(さ)いている。
Alpine plants are blooming.
高山植物(こうざんしょくぶつ)は採取(さいしゅ)が禁止(きんし)されている。
Collecting alpine plants is prohibited.
夏(なつ)の北(きた)アルプスでは色(いろ)とりどりの高山植物(こうざんしょくぶつ)を楽(たの)しむことができる。
In the Northern Alps in summer, you can enjoy colorful alpine plants.

Composed of 高山(こうざん) (high mountain) and 植物(しょくぶつ) (plants). In Japan, alpine plants are found primarily in mountain ranges such as the Japanese Alps and on mountains in Hokkaido.

Many Japanese 高山植物(こうざんしょくぶつ) are protected and it is illegal to pick or transplant them. Mountain hikers are expected to stay on trails to avoid damaging them.

Common collocations

general
Added 2026.3.7 20:21 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
15500/15584_kouzanshokubutsu