Alpine Plants:
* Dwarf shrubs: These plants are small and compact, allowing them to stay close to the ground and avoid harsh winds. Examples include mountain avens (Dryas octopetala), arctic willow (Salix arctica), and crowberry (Empetrum nigrum).
* Herbs: These plants often have deep roots and thick leaves to withstand freezing temperatures. Examples include alpine forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris), alpine poppy (Papaver radicatum), and snow buttercup (Ranunculus glacialis).
* Mosses and lichens: These plants are often the first to colonize bare ground after the snow melts. They can survive in harsh conditions and even help break down rocks to create soil for other plants.
Other Plants:
* Evergreen trees: While not living *in* the snow, evergreen trees like spruce, fir, and pine are adapted to survive in snowy climates. They have needles instead of leaves, which can withstand heavy snowfall and prevent water loss during winter.
* Grasses: Some types of grasses, such as arctic bluegrass (Poa arctica), are able to survive in snowy conditions by going dormant during the winter and resuming growth in the spring.
It's important to note that these plants don't actually grow *under* the snow. They are adapted to thrive in cold, snowy conditions, but they still need sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil to survive.
