Boreal Jacob's Ladder Polemonium boreale 1 of 2 photos
Arctic plants have adapted to their harsh polar conditions by virtue of being small, stunted and ground hugging. Many species flourish under seabird colonies where they are fertilised by nutrient rich droppings full of nitrogen and phosphates.
Jacob's Ladder is perhaps one of the less 'ground hugging' flowers found around Spitsbergen. Its beautiful purple-blue bell shaped flowers reach skywards showing delicate yellow stamens. Its name derives from the ladder like leaves arranged along the stem.
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Boreal Jacob's Ladder Polemonium boreale 1 of 2 photos
Arctic plants have adapted to their harsh polar conditions by virtue of being small, stunted and ground hugging. Many species flourish under seabird colonies where they are fertilised by nutrient rich droppings full of nitrogen and phosphates.
Jacob's Ladder is perhaps one of the less 'ground hugging' flowers found around Spitsbergen. Its beautiful purple-blue bell shaped flowers reach skywards showing delicate yellow stamens. Its name derives from the ladder like leaves arranged along the stem.
Thank you all for your kind responses.