Originating in or produced by Alpine regions; native to or characteristic of Alpine mountain environments.
From 'Alp' plus 'gene' (from Greek 'genesis' meaning origin or birth), describing organisms, features, or phenomena that originate in Alpine zones.
The suffix '-gene' means 'born from'—so 'alpigene' literally means 'born from the Alps'! It's a botanical term describing plants that evolved specifically in mountain environments.
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