Edelweiss << AY duhl vys or AY duhl wys >> is a flower that grows in the mountain regions of Europe and Asia. The edelweiss has long, narrow leaves and grows from 4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 centimeters) tall. White, star-shaped flowers grow from the leaves.
The edelweiss can be cultivated in cool regions of America and Europe. In its native countries the edelweiss is considered a rare plant, because it grows wild in high regions and is difficult to obtain.
