subnival

Meaning

Adjective

  • Growing, or capable of growing, underneath snow.
  • Normally found growing just below the snowline and above the treeline.
  • Of an altitude, latitude or sort that is just below that which would be covered by snow.

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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