Cassiope Selaginoides Seeds | The Alpine Jewel – Snow Velvet

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Cassiope Selaginoides Seeds | The Alpine Jewel – Snow Velvet (Cassiope selaginoides)
🌱 Pure Genetic Source · Hardy Alpine Treasure

🌿 Key Features

✅ Rare high-altitude species (2,000–4,500 meters)
✅ Medicinal herb: Soothes pain, calms the mind, supports kidney health
✅ Resilient groundcover for rock gardens and alpine landscapes
✅ Professionally sterilized & lab-tested seeds

📜 Plant Profile

Scientific Name: Cassiope selaginoides
Family: Ericaceae (Heath Family) · Genus: Cassiope
Common Names: Snow Velvet, Alpine Moss, Stone Beard
Morphology:

• Woody dwarf shrub (5–25 cm tall), densely covered with scale-like leathery leaves

• Delicate bell-shaped white flowers with purple sepals

• Globular seed capsules

• Blooms: April–July · Fruits: August–September
  Native Range: Himalayan & Hengduan Mountain alpine scrublands

🌱 Growing Guide (Expert Recommendations)

⚗️ Benefits & Uses

Medicinal Value
◾ Traditional Tibetan remedy for digestive discomfort and neuralgia
◾ Decoctions used to relieve stress and joint pain
◾ Rich in bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties

Gardening Appeal
◽ Iconic species for miniature alpine landscapes
◽ Evergreen "jade columns" add year-round texture
◽ Thrives in crevices of stone walls or bonsai displays

📖 Alpine Survivor’s Story

Carved by icy winds and thin air, Cassiope selaginoides embodies mountain resilience:
✨ Leaf Armor: Overlapping scales trap moisture and heat
✨ Ground-Hugging Form: Defies blizzards in rocky shelters
✨ Slow Growth: Takes a decade to mature, ensuring extreme hardiness
Locals revere it as "Mountain Deity's Kindling" – its resinous stems ignite even when wet, symbolizing survival wisdom.