This biome, which is the most common site of "drunken trees," comes in a "sparse" variant where the ground is dominated by lichen.
This biome, which is the most common site of "drunken trees," comes in a "sparse" variant where the ground is dominated by lichen. The dominant tree genera in this biome include Picea and Pinus, which both display the conical shape and needle leaves common in this biome. The limit of this biome is where shallow permafrost prevents wooded vegetation from growing. The tree line marks the end of this biome and the start of tundra. For 10 points, name this largest terrestrial biome, also known as boreal forest, which comprises the American Northwoods.
This biome, which is the most common site of "drunken trees," comes in a "sparse" variant where the ground is dominated by lichen.
taiga [or boreal forest before read; prompt on Northwoods before read]