The term Alpine Plant refers to plants that grow in mountainous regions. Edelweiss (9 letters) is a white flower that grows in the Alps and is a symbol of Switzerland. Gentian (7 letters) is a genus of flowering plants that includes over 400 species, many of which are found in the Alps. Saxifrage (9 letters) is a genus of flowering plants that includes over 400 species, many of which are found in the mountains of Europe and North America. All three of these plants are examples of Alpine Plants.