subalpine

Speech parts

1. subalpine - Adjective

2. subalpine - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Inhabiting the somewhat high slopes and summits of mountains, but considerably below the snow line.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

alpestrine highland highlander upland high alpine huge giant elevated rolling aerial mountainous hilly kissing colossal
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Antonyms

silken lowland steppe

Phrases with the word

subalpine larch subalpine fir subalpine bedstraw

Examples

After the unification, industrialization was largely artisanal, and located in the former political capitals; factory industry was instead attracted by the waterfalls of the subalpine Northwest. Source: Internet

A valuable bibliography on the effects of soil temperature and site preparation on subalpine and boreal tree species has been prepared by McKinnon et al. Source: Internet

Cultivation and husbandry conform to subalpine and alpine patterns but depend on snowmelt and streams for irrigation. Source: Internet

Biodiversity generally increased proceeding downstream from the cold, subalpine headwaters in Montana to the temperate, moist climate of Missouri. Source: Internet

Dsc Dsd The subarctic climate (also called subpolar climate, subalpine climate, or boreal climate) is a climate characterised by long, usually very cold winters, and short, cool to mild summers. Source: Internet

Just below the tree line, one may find subalpine forests of needleleaf trees, which can withstand cold, dry conditions. citation Below that, montane forests grow. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

suballocation suballocator subalmoner subalpine bedstraw subalpine fir subalpine larch