krummholz

/ˈkʁʊmˌhɔlt͡s/

Definitions

1. noun

Low-growing evergreen shrubs or small trees, especially those found at high altitudes in mountainous regions

“The hiker navigated through the dense krummholz, careful not to slip on the icy terrain.”

Synonyms

  • mountain shrub
  • subalpine shrubland

Antonyms

  • dense jungle
  • tropical rainforest