Arctic Willow (Noun)
Meaning
Low creeping shrub of Arctic Europe and America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The arctic willow is a low-growing shrub that thrives in the harsh, cold conditions of the Arctic tundra.
- In the Arctic regions of North America, the arctic willow is a common sight, its slender branches bent by the constant winds.
- The arctic willow is well adapted to the short growing season of the Arctic, producing small leaves and catkins that are able to withstand the cold temperatures.
- In the summer, the arctic willow produces small, yellowish flowers that are an important source of food for the region's wildlife.
- The arctic willow is often found growing in dense thickets, providing shelter and protection from the elements for the animals that live in the Arctic.