Flower stems of Mountain Sorrel (Oxyria digyna), on coastal hillside near Apex
Apex
Original resolution: 3456x5184 px
Contributor: Jamie Griffiths Media Arts
Licence: Royalty Free
Themes: Plants & Animals
Season: Summer
This circumpolar plant is often best spotted by looking for its tall red/brown flower shaft, since it grows in cool shady areas where snow persists into summer. Leaves can be eaten in salads or cooked. High in vitamin C. Traditional Inuit food source also favored by caribou, muskox, geese, hares and lemmings.
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