Arctic Journal
Fireweed
The Canadian Arctic is home to myriad natural colourful floral arrays contrasting the barren High Arctic tundra. Quiz yourself on the regional flowers with these multiple-choice trivia questions.
1. What is the official territorial flower for Nunavut, which is one of the first plants to bloom in spring?
a) Purple Saxifrage b) Arctic Snow flower c) Arctic Rose d) Orange Sunshine
Purple Saxifrage
2. Of the 300 species of wildflowers found in the Arctic tundra biome, which of the following is considered a medicinal plant?
a) Rhododendron b) Rhodiola c) Rain Lily d) Rose of Sharon
3. The Tufted Saxifrage reaches the height of 10 cm; the white flower blooms in mid‐late July. This plant was once recognized for its medicinal properties for treatment of what?