Borovichev E.A. Botanical excursion on the Northern Soroya. Hammerfest, 2014.

Glacier Buttercup (Ranunculus glacialis) is reported as the worlds northernmost and the highest ascending flowering plant in European mountains. The species is included in Red Data Book o fRussia, but is rather common on the damp rocks and in moist snow-bed habitats in high alpine zone o fFennoscandia Moss Bell Heather (Cassiope hypnoides, also known as Harrimanella hypnoides) is a creeping dwarfshrub with white or pale purplish bell-shapedflowers with pleasant aroma. It is common in snow beds, on stream banks and damp fine earth patches o fthe high alpine Creeping Sibbaldia (Sibbaldia procumbens) is a species o fthe rosefamily (Rosaceae) characteristic o f snow beds in the high alpine zone 41