Plants that grow in harsh environments

1. Snow Lotus

The appearance of snow lotus is similar to lotus, so it is named snow lotus. It is distributed in the high-altitude and cold areas of my country with an altitude of 2400-4000 meters. It grows on stone walls, rock crevices, and ice gravel beaches near the alpine snow line. It has a strong adaptability to the environment and can adapt to various complex climatic environments. Due to severe exploitation, it has now been listed as a national third-level endangered species.

2. Cactus

Cactus can grow in barren and arid deserts. No matter how hot, dry or barren the environment is, it can grow tenaciously and is a hero flower of the desert. If it is cultivated artificially, watering is not needed too frequently. It is drought-resistant. Excessive watering will easily cause root rot, which is not conducive to growth.

3. Short-lived Chrysanthemum

The ephemera is one of the shortest-lived plants in the world, with a lifespan of less than a month. It has a strong adaptability and can grow in an environment of long-term drought and little rain, forming a special habit of rapid growth and maturity. As long as there is a little rain in the desert, it will immediately sprout, grow and bloom.

4. Edelweiss

Edelweiss is native to high-altitude areas and is an alpine flower. It usually grows at altitudes above 1,700 meters in the Alps, and its beautiful face blooms alone in the harsh mountain environment.

5. Wolfsbane

The juice of wolfsbane is poisonous and is mostly distributed in Northeast my country, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Loess Plateau and other regions. Its roots, stems and leaves are all poisonous. The flowers have large roots and strong water absorption capacity, and can adapt to cold and dry climates.

6. Plum Blossom

The plum blossom is not afraid of the severe cold and blooms in winter every year. It can be said to be a plant that grows tenaciously in adversity. Its meaning is very beautiful, symbolizing the spiritual qualities of being strong, unyielding and not afraid of hardships.

7. Daisy

Daisies are drought-resistant, barren-resistant and sun-resistant, and have low requirements for soil. They mostly grow in barren mountains and wild areas. Not only that, it also produces beautiful little flowers.