Tundra plants have developed many clever adaptations to survive arctic temperatures, snow, ice, and long stretches without water. Here are some characteristics they share.

Tundra form in two distinct cold and dry regions. Arctic tundra are found on high-latitude landmasses, above the Arctic Circle—in Alaska, Canada, Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and Scandinavia, for example—or on far southern regions, like Antarctica.

What kind of plants grow in the Arctic Tundra? While explorers expect to see wildlife, snow and ice in the tundra biome, be sure to keep your eyes out for beautiful flowering plants and fascinating shrubs close to the ground in their natural habitat during your next polar adventure. Arctic tundra plants to keep your eye out for include: Arctic Moss

The Arctic tundra is a harsh and unforgiving environment, with long, dark winters, permafrost, and limited resources. Despite these extreme conditions, around 1700 plant species have adapted to thrive in this unique biome.

The Arctic has a reputation for being cold and inhospitable. But if you look closely, you'll see that the land is full of Arctic plants and animals that live here year-round, with clever adaptations to help them thrive in the cold. And many more animals migrate north to enjoy the Arctic summer.