Small size
Small size is another adaptation of the alpine environment, as shown by the Alpine Pearlwort (Sagina saginoides). Plants must flower and produce mature seeds in a relatively short period of time if they are to leave descendants to maintain the population.![Small size](https://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Image-20-Small-size-KMarr-RBCM-480x360.jpg)