Arctic WillowSalix arctica

The creeping arctic willow has adapted to create a natural pesticide to keep insects away. It also has a shallow growing root system, and the leaves grow long fuzzy hairs to help combat the weather.  This plant comes in many different shapes and sizes, though it typically ranges between six and eight inches in height and has long trailing branches that root to the surface. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip, while its flowers are spiky with no pedals.

Reindeer feed on the bark and twigs, while the buds are left alone.