This insignificant little plant is found only in the harshest of mountain habitats. In these crags the snow often stays until May giving little time for any plant to grow, flower and set seed but D. norvegica copes with these conditions well. We never seem to find many plants of this species but it could be because it isn't one of the spectacular plants of the mountain and it's always hard work to get to the very top.
Ben Lawers summit crags, 11th July 2005
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Added on 12th July 2005