Arctic Willow
Scientific Name: Salix arctica
~ The Arctic Willow is a small shrub that is well adapted to grow in harsh arctic conditions.
~In fact, it is the only woody plant in the world that can grow well above the tree line.
~Arctic Willows have male and female plants, you can tell by the color of the catkins (flower clusters). Male catkins are yellow, while female catkins are red.
~ The Arctic Willow is a small shrub that is well adapted to grow in harsh arctic conditions.
~In fact, it is the only woody plant in the world that can grow well above the tree line.
~Arctic Willows have male and female plants, you can tell by the color of the catkins (flower clusters). Male catkins are yellow, while female catkins are red.