WebbFlora of Iceland: Information and photo's of Icelandic plants and flowers This section presents information on plant species on Iceland. The plant species are organized in … WebbFlora and fauna Öxarárfoss, a waterfall in the park. Birch woodland is characteristic of the Þingvellir area, indicated by the original name of the area in Icelandic: Bláskógar (literally "Blue Woods"). In the National Park, 172 species of higher plants have been found, or about 40% of the Icelandic flora, so variety is not wanting.

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Webbnon-native taxa that came to Iceland only recently became naturalized in the Icelandic flora. All in all, the main core of the flora of Iceland is formed by 530 taxa (both native and alien) that are able to form self-sustaining populations (Fig. 1). One species has been classified as extinct (Wasowicz and Heiðmarsson 2024). WebbFlora Flowers and plants of Iceland The exposed location just below the Arctic Circle, the long winter, the volcanic activity under the island - all this has given Iceland its very … WebbThe flora has always played a big part in the history and culture of Iceland, with native herbs used as spices, in teas and for medicinal purposes. Holtasoley – … txt halloween