What is another word for leontopodium?
Pronunciation: [lˌi͡əntəpˈə͡ʊdi͡əm] (IPA) 
Leontopodium is a botanical name that refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as edelweiss. There are various synonyms used to describe these plants, depending on the region and language. For example, in German, they are called "Alpen-Edelweiß", in Italian "fiordaliso alpino", and in French "edelweiss des Alpes". The scientific name "leontopodium" originates from the Greek words "leon" meaning lion and "podos" meaning foot, referring to the hairy appearance of the plant's leaves. Other common names for edelweiss include the woolly leafed edelweiss, snow flower, and mountain daisy. These synonyms highlight the beauty and uniqueness of this alpine plant, which has become a cultural symbol of the Alpine region.
