Meadows
Where cattle graze
Meadows are grass-dominated ecosystems that can be natural or human-made.
Natural meadows often form in floodplains, alpine zones, or areas with poor drainage, while artificial meadows result from clearing forests or shrublands.
They are maintained by grazing, mowing, or periodic disturbances like fire to prevent woody plants from overtaking them.
Some meadows are seasonal, appearing only after snowmelt or heavy rains.
The alpine meadow was dotted with wildflowers after the thaw.
Grazing ground for livestock
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
- fieldArea of specialty
- clearingTreeless space in forest
- valleyLow ground between heights
hillside · lowland · flatland · lea · glade · prairie · savanna · steppe
Uncultivated flowering plants
- grassesMonocot blade plants
- pollinatorsOrganisms transferring reproductive dust
- butterfliesFluttering insects or nervousness
- beesWinged pollinators
songbirds · grazing · biodiversity · habitat · clover · dandelions · buttercups · daisies
Outdoor casual meal
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- birdwatchingObserving wild avians recreationally
- photographyCreating images from light
kite flying · frisbee · blanket · strolling · relaxation · sunbathing · stargazing · nature walk
pasture
Grazing ground for livestock
valley · hillside · lowland · flatland · lea · glade · prairie · savanna · steppe · paddock
wildflowers
Uncultivated flowering plants
- grassesMonocot blade plants
- pollinatorsOrganisms transferring reproductive dust
- butterfliesFluttering insects or nervousness
bees · songbirds · grazing · biodiversity · habitat · clover · dandelions · buttercups · daisies · sedges
picnic
Outdoor casual meal
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- birdwatchingObserving wild avians recreationally
photography · kite flying · frisbee · blanket · strolling · relaxation · sunbathing · stargazing · nature walk · dog walking
mountain
Tall natural landmass
- subalpineJust below treeline zone
- snowmeltLiquefied winter precipitation
- elevationHeight above reference point
wildflowers · tundra · glacial · cirque · treeline · lupine · columbine · edelweiss · gentian · marmot
bucolic
Idyllically rural
- idyllicPerfectly peaceful and charming
- countrysideRural area beyond towns
- rusticRural and unrefined
sheep · cattle · grazing · pastoral · shepherd · livestock · flock · herd · haymaking · dairy
- East MidlandsNottingham, Leicester, Northampton, Lincoln, Mansfield
- EdinburghEdinburgh Castle, Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Festival, Fringe Festival, Old Town
- PyreneesAndorra, Pyrenees
- Western ColoradoMesa Verde, Telluride, Durango, Montrose, Cortez
- French GeographyAlps, Corsica, Ile-de-France, Burgundy, Aquitaine
- WyomingYellowstone National Park, Jackson, Casper, Laramie, Sheridan
Meadowscity
Large populated area
metropolis · downtown · industrial zone · concrete jungle · pavement
- spring meadow
- summer meadow
- alpine meadowsHigh-elevation mountain grasslands
- wildflower meadowNatural grassland with native blooms
- mountain meadowsGrassy areas on peaks
- meadow flower