Does any plant exist in the polar regions?

Many Arctic species can grow under a layer of snow, and virtually all polar plants are able to photosynthesize in extremely cold temperatures. During the short polar summer, ... as climate conditions change. While encouraging, this data does not necessarily extend to Antarctic species or species in the temperate regions. read more

The polar regions have been of great concern as the Earth’s climate warms. While we’ve heard about the declining sea ice and its negative impact on marine wildlife, there’s evidence to suggest that Arctic plants may be better able to adapt to a warming world. read more

I can think of: birch, arctic willow, various conifers, common scurvygrass, cloudberry and lichens in the Arctic region. In the Antarctic region, as far as I know only lichens. read more

Basically any plant with shallow root systems can grow in that type of environment. There are two types of vascular plants indigenous to Antarctica: the Antarctic hair grass and Antarctic pearlwort. Both plants grow on the shores where the temperatures are warmer and there is more precipitation. read more