Alpine Vegetation
An alpine plant is a plant that grows in an alpine climate, which occurs at high elevation and above the tree line. There are many different plant species and taxa that grow as a plant community in alpine tundra. These include perennial grasses, sedges, forbs, cushion plants, mosses, and lichens. Alpine plants are adapted to the harsh conditions of the alpine environment, which include low temperatures, dryness, ultraviolet radiation, wind, drought, poor nutritional soil, and a short growing season.
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