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Edelweiss, which grows high in the Alps and is regarded in Switzerland as a national symbol. The edelweiss, or scientifically known as Leontopodium alpinum, is technically not a single flower but more than 50 to 500 tiny florets clustered in 2 to 12 yellow flower heads, surrounded by 5 to 15 velvety white leaves arranged in the shape of a star.
It can be found in many Alpine countries at high altitudes, with the highest recorded sighting at 3,140 metres just above Zermatt. It blooms from July to September on exposed limestone rocks. Despite its delicate appearance, every one of the flower’s organs is designed to withstand extreme weather, makes it particularly attractive for use in anti-aging cosmetics and sunscreen.
We were in Zurich, Switzerland in June 2003.
My Overseas Travel Blog: munmus.blogspot.com
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