snow in summer
snow in summer Lexical Profile
• noun
A low-growing, herbaceous perennial ground cover plant (Cerastium tomentosum) native to the alpine regions of Europe, characterized by dense, silvery-grey foliage and abundant, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer.
"The gardener planted snow in summer along the edges of the rock wall, knowing its silvery foliage would thrive in the dry, sunbaked soil."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often hyphenated as 'snow-in-summer', this term is almost exclusively used in botanical and horticultural contexts rather than as a literal description of weather.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named for the plant's distinctive appearance; its profusion of bright white flowers over silvery foliage creates a visual effect that strongly resembles a dusting of snow on the ground during the warmer months.