15 Unique Plants That Flourish in the Tundra Biome
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Saskatoon Berry (Amelanchier alnifolia)
Deep purple berries and green leaves growing on woody stem
Avdeev_80 / Getty Images
Saskatoon berry plants have something to offer no matter the time of year, from dainty white flowers in the spring to striking leaf colors in the fall and fiber-rich berries in the summer.
While Saskatoon berries do look like blueberries, the plants are far less picky about their soil conditions and are actually more closely related to the apple family. Also similar to apples, Saskatoon berries continue to ripen even after they are picked. Needless to say, numerous bird species rely on these berries as a food source, while the pollen and nectar attract bees and other pollinating insects in the spring.
of 15
Saskatoon Berry (Amelanchier alnifolia)
Deep purple berries and green leaves growing on woody stem
Avdeev_80 / Getty Images
Saskatoon berry plants have something to offer no matter the time of year, from dainty white flowers in the spring to striking leaf colors in the fall and fiber-rich berries in the summer.
While Saskatoon berries do look like blueberries, the plants are far less picky about their soil conditions and are actually more closely related to the apple family. Also similar to apples, Saskatoon berries continue to ripen even after they are picked. Needless to say, numerous bird species rely on these berries as a food source, while the pollen and nectar attract bees and other pollinating insects in the spring.
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05 March 2024
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