krummholz
/ˈkrʊmhoʊlts/
noun
- Stunted, twisted trees and shrubs that grow near the treeline in cold, windy mountain environments.
- The krummholz looked like bonsai trees, shaped by harsh weather.
- Above the forest, we entered a zone of krummholz where the trees were bent by the wind.
- Hikers often see krummholz on high mountain slopes near the timberline.