Can a tree grow in Nunavut?

Kind of. As the image shows, with Nunavut in yellow, only the extreme south western tip of Nunavut is below the tree (dotted) line. This map relates primarily to what most consider trees, though. Because of the permafrost, a tree's root system can... read more

As the image shows, with Nunavut in yellow, only the extreme south western tip of Nunavut is below the tree (dotted) line. This map relates primarily to what most consider trees, though. Because of the permafrost, a tree’s root system cannot develop properly. read more

A tea plant is a tropical and subtropical plant, though some varieties can also grow in a mild maritime climate, such as in Ireland and Southern England. But the New York winters are generally too harsh for it to survive. read more

Other common flowers in the south include dandelions, chamomile daisies, harebells, and buttercups. About 200 species of flowers grow north of the tree line. The animal population in Nunavut includes mammals such as the caribou, muskox, barren-ground grizzly bear, wolf, wolverine, fox, ermine, lemming, and hare. read more