Salix arctica, the Arctic willow, is a tiny creeping willow (family Salicaceae). It is adapted to survive in Arctic conditions, specifically tundras.

Salix arctica has made many adaptations to the cold climate of the North American tundra. In its strongest growth season the Salix arctica forms a pesticide to keep insects like the Arctic woolly bear away. It has also adapted to the permafrost by growing a shallow root system.

2024年2月26日 · Salix arctica demonstrates remarkable adaptation to the extreme Arctic tundra environment, thanks to its specialized leaf structure and distinct gender-based reproductive strategy. This plant is crucial for the Arctic ecosystem, supporting a wide range of wildlife and being vital for the survival of indigenous communities.

2024年1月18日 · Arctic willow, scientifically known as Salix arctica, is a remarkable plant species that thrives in the harsh conditions of the Arctic and subarctic regions. Despite its diminutive size, this resilient plant plays a vital role in the fragile ecosystems of the far north.

2020年8月28日 · Salix arctica is a highly adaptable species that requires full sunlight for optimal growth but can survive in a wide array of environments, both wet and dry. Its habitats range from wet sedge meadows, dry heath tundra, and rocky ridges, to sandy or gravelly river terraces, floodplains, and stabilized sand dunes.

2024年11月30日 · The arctic willow (Salix arctica) is one of nature’s most resilient plants, thriving in some of the harshest conditions on our planet. From the frigid windswept landscapes of the Arctic tundra to the coastal areas of Greenland and Canada, this remarkable shrub tells a story of adaptation and survival.

2024年11月10日 · The Arctic Willow (Salix arctica) stands as one of Earth's northernmost woody plants, uniquely adapted to survive extreme polar conditions. This diminutive shrub typically grows just 2-10 cm tall, spreading its gnarled stems across Arctic tundra and alpine regions throughout Greenland, northern Asia, and North America.

Information on Salix arctica or Arctic Willow including description, biology, taxonomy, and uses.

Salix arctica. Common Name. arctic willow. Kingdom. Plantae. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Salix. Species. Salix arctica. Identification Numbers. TSN: 565479. Geography. Launch Interactive Map. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

A shrub with creeping, sometimes buried stems and more or less erect branchlets, forming mats a few inches deep; branchlets yellowish, often slightly downy when young, older wood brown or purplish brown.