Alpine means existing in or relating to mountains, especially the ones in Switzerland. grassy, alpine meadows
Alpines are small flowering plants that grow high up on mountains and are sometimes grown in gardens. There are many different types of alpines. relating to the Alps (=a mountain range in central Europe) or to mountains in general (alpinus, from Alpes )
relating to the Alps and their inhabitants; "Alpine countries, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Germany"
living or growing above the timber line; "alpine flowers" relating to the Alps and their inhabitants; "Alpine countries, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Germany" relating to or characteristic of alps; "alpine sports