Greenland's Flora
WEBLearn about the diverse and unique flora of Greenland, from dwarf shrub heath and moorland to grassland and steppe. Discover the only "real" forest in Greenland, the Paradise Valley, and why Christmas trees must be imported.
List of flora of Greenland - Wikipedia
WEBThe flora of Greenland consists of a total of 583 species or 614 taxa (species and subspecies) of vascular plants, of which 13 are endemic, and 87 taxa introduced by humans, most of which are naturalized.
Flora and fauna of Greenland - Wikipedia
WEBLearn about the plant and animal species that inhabit Greenland's diverse terrain and waters, from polar bears and musk oxen to Arctic flowers and lichens. See images, taxonomy, and links to more information on the flora and fauna of Greenland.
Native Plants Of Greenland - WorldAtlas
WEBApr 25, 2017 · Learn about the flora of Greenland, a cold and icy country with diverse native plants. See pictures and descriptions of common eelgrass, brittle bladder fern, American dwarf birch, and more.
All About Greenland’s National Flower: The Dwarf Fireweed
WEBDwarf Fireweed, known locally as Niviarsiaq, which translates to “little girl”, was declared the national flower of Greenland in 1996. It’s a symbol of resilience, beauty, and survival against all odds, representing the spirit of the people of Greenland.
Niviarsiaq • The national flower of Greenland | Guide to Greenland
WEBJun 25, 2020 · The national flower of Greenland belongs to the evening primrose family and is called Niviarsiaq (“young girl”) in Greenlandic (scientific name: Chamerion latifolium).
The last flower at the top of the world—and the perilous journey …
WEBMay 8, 2024 · See photos of the northernmost flower on Earth, an Arctic poppy, and other hardy plants that survive on the gravel of Inuit Qeqertaat, Greenland. Learn how climate change researchers and...
A Visit to Greenland - Part 1: the Native Flora - Dave's Garden
WEBAug 9, 2014 · Greenland was indeed green...at least along the coast! In reality Greenland is 95% covered by a huge ice cap. The spring icebergs along the Newfoundland coast (the nemesis of the Titanic) all spawn from a tiny portion of this ice cap located on the western side of the country.
Flora in Greenland - Visitnordic
WEBCommon flowering plants in the north Greenland include bog rosemary and yellow poppy. In southern Greenland, it is more abundant, and certain plants such as the dwarf birch and willow may grow several feet high if the season for it.
Flowery Nuuk - Guide to Greenland
WEBJun 17, 2020 · You can find these flowers in yellow, orange and white colors, surviving until the snow starts hiding them. Greenland also has a nice time for the Lupin Blooming season, and it is nice to find them not only in the streets, but in the graveyards, bringing life and color to the Greenlandic cemeteries.