Arctic avens, easily recognizable even when not in bloom by its unique dark green wrinkled foliage, is one of the most important...

Avens

Denali National Park

Arctic avens, easily recognizable even when not in bloom by its unique dark green wrinkled foliage, is one of the most important plants in Denali because it helps stabilize rocky soils, provides nectar to early-season insects and seven as forage for Dall sheep and Arctic ground squirrels. Photo © copyright by Ed Fuhr.