subalpine

[ suhb-al-pahyn, -pin ]

/ sʌbˈæl paɪn, -pɪn /

pertaining to the regions at the foot of the Alps.

Botany. growing on mountains below the limit of tree growth, and above the foothill, or montane, zone.

Origin of subalpine

First recorded in 1650–60; sub- + alpine

The subalpine people, the Germans and the Slaves, ask the cuckoo how many years they still have to live.

Zoological Mythology (Volume II) |Angelo de Gubernatis
Between the subalpine areas and the river valleys there are several large ancient burns which are partly reforested.

The Forests of Mount Rainier National Park |Grenville F. Allen
John Muir expresses the belief that no other subalpine floral gardens excel Rainier's in profusion and gorgeousness.

The Book of the National Parks |Robert Sterling Yard
Subalpine species adapted to withstand the burden of deep snow take their place.

The Forests of Mount Rainier National Park |Grenville F. Allen

They are found in most perfect condition in the subalpine region, at an elevation of from eight thousand to nine thousand feet.

The Yosemite |John Muir

subalpine

/ (sʌbˈælpaɪn) /

situated in or relating to the regions at the foot of mountains

(of plants) growing below the treeline in mountainous regions