15 Unique Plants That Flourish in the Tundra Biome
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Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Red berries and waxy green leaves growing on vinelike branch
Natalya Naumovec / Getty Images
This evergreen plant, named for the bears that feast on its bright-red berries, has a stem covered in thick bark with fine hairs. Older stems are distinguishable by their peeling or smooth texture, while new stems feature a redder color with smoother hairs.
Bearberry plants grow on rocks (which help them stay out of the wind) and sand. They are able to live in extremely dry and harsh climates without much need for soil-derived nutrients. Their leaves are dense, leathery, and dark green. Bearberry plants can reach between six and eight inches in height.
of 15
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Red berries and waxy green leaves growing on vinelike branch
Natalya Naumovec / Getty Images
This evergreen plant, named for the bears that feast on its bright-red berries, has a stem covered in thick bark with fine hairs. Older stems are distinguishable by their peeling or smooth texture, while new stems feature a redder color with smoother hairs.
Bearberry plants grow on rocks (which help them stay out of the wind) and sand. They are able to live in extremely dry and harsh climates without much need for soil-derived nutrients. Their leaves are dense, leathery, and dark green. Bearberry plants can reach between six and eight inches in height.
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05 March 2024
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