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Arctic Tundra Coloring Pages - Plants

Welcome to our Arctic Tundra Coloring Pages - Plants collection! The Arctic Tundra is a unique and fascinating biome that is located within the Arctic Circle. It is a harsh and unforgiving environment characterized by long, dark winters and freezing temperatures. Despite these challenging conditions, the tundra is home to a variety of plant and animal species that have adapted to survive in this extreme habitat. Our coloring pages feature some of the fascinating plants found in the Arctic Tundra. Children and adults alike can enjoy coloring these pages while learning more about this amazing ecosystem. So grab your colored pencils, markers or crayons, and let's explore the Arctic Tundra together!

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Arctic Tundra Plants and Flowers:

arctic poppy coloring page
Arctic Poppy
Arctic Poppy (Papaver radicatum): Bright yellow or white flowers that can follow the sun across the sky, maximizing sunlight absorption. The Arctic Poppy has a long stem and cup-shaped blooms, standing out against the tundra landscape.

 

Arctic Willow coloring page
Arctic Willow
Arctic Willow (Salix arctica): This small, hardy willow plant grows close to the ground, forming mats to resist the cold winds. It has tiny, rounded leaves and produces catkins (flower clusters) in the summer.

 

Bearberry (Kinnikinnik) coloring page
Bearberry (Kinnikinnik)
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos spp.): Also known as kinnikinnick, bearberry plants have thick, leathery leaves and produce small red berries. The plant is a groundcover that thrives in the tundra's sandy soils.

 

Cotton Grass coloring page
Cotton Grass
Tundra Cotton (Eriophorum spp.): Known for its fluffy, cotton-like seed heads, tundra cotton plants add a touch of softness to the tundra landscape. They typically grow in wet areas and have long, slender stems.

 

Erysimum Pallisii coloring page

Erysimum Pallisii
Pallas' Wallflower (Erysimum pallasii): The bright yellow flowers of Erysimum pallasii can add a splash of color to the stark landscapes where it grows, making it an interesting plant for those studying Arctic and alpine flora. Its presence in the Arctic tundra demonstrates the diversity of plant life that has adapted to survive in one of the most challenging climates on Earth.

 

labrador tea flower coloring page
Labrador Tea Flower
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum): This evergreen shrub has leathery leaves with a fuzzy underside and produces clusters of white flowers. Its leaves have been traditionally used to make herbal tea.

 

purple saxifrage coloring page
Purple Saxifrage
Purple Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia): One of the first plants to bloom in the spring, it has purple flowers that grow close to the ground in rocky areas. Its leaves form a dense mat that helps protect the plant from the cold.