Arctic Flowers
Arctic Flowers
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1,500 Species Cling To Arctic Land
The Arctic landscape may appear rather desolate or barren, with vegetation that is sparsely distributed and only growing to a few inches in height.
The conditions on the tundra are harsh. High winds are abrasive, the growing season is short, temperatures are low with frequent freeze-thaw fluctuations, and the soil is shallow and often sterile. Nevertheless, there is a surprising richness of plant life - about 1,500 species of Arctic flora have developed that somehow manage to survive in such difficult conditions.
Tiny lichens, mosses, grasses and flowering plants spring up and cover the ground where they can find conditions that offer even the slightest amount of encouragement.
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