Tormentilla (Rubus chamaemorus) - The Dwarf Birch of the Arctic

Tormentilla (Rubus chamaemorus) is a species of bramble that is native to the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is also known as the "dwarf birch" or "alpine raspberry".

Tormentilla is a small, herbaceous perennial plant that grows in wet areas such as bogs, marshes, and tundra. It has thin, branching stems that are covered with fine hairs, and its leaves are small and oval-shaped with serrated edges. The plant produces small, white flowers in the summer, which are followed by red or purple berries in the fall.

Tormentilla is a popular food source for many animals in the Arctic, including reindeer, musk oxen, and birds. It is also used as a medicinal herb by some indigenous cultures, and its roots have been traditionally used to make tea and other beverages.