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Krummholz

Noun: Krummholz refers to stunted, crooked trees that grow at high altitudes or in extreme weather conditions, often found in subalpine or alpine regions.

Example sentence: The hikers marveled at the resilience of the krummholz trees clinging to the rocky slopes of the mountain.

Adjective: Krummholz describes a specific type of vegetation characterized by dwarfed, twisted, or stunted growth due to harsh climatic conditions.

Example sentence: The alpinist navigated carefully through the krummholz terrain, cautious of the uneven ground and gnarled branches.

Verb: Krummholz can be used as a verb to describe the process of a tree growing in a crooked or twisted manner due to environmental factors such as wind or snow.

Example sentence: The harsh, icy winds caused the trees on the mountaintop to krummholz, creating picturesque yet eerie silhouettes.

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