15 Unique Plants That Flourish in the Tundra Biome
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Arctic Lupine (Lupinus arcticus)
Arctic Lupine growing on rocky landscape in southern Iceland
Marco Brivio / Getty Images
Arctic lupine’s blue and purple buds are a stunning sight against the otherwise grassy, snowy, or rocky alpine slopes of the tundra. Preferring wide-open areas with plenty of room to spread, these bushy plants can actually enrich soils with low nitrogen levels, making them a great asset for areas that lack minerals.5 Their wooly stems help trap heat and protect them from the wind.
of 15
Arctic Lupine (Lupinus arcticus)
Arctic Lupine growing on rocky landscape in southern Iceland
Marco Brivio / Getty Images
Arctic lupine’s blue and purple buds are a stunning sight against the otherwise grassy, snowy, or rocky alpine slopes of the tundra. Preferring wide-open areas with plenty of room to spread, these bushy plants can actually enrich soils with low nitrogen levels, making them a great asset for areas that lack minerals.5 Their wooly stems help trap heat and protect them from the wind.
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05 March 2024
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