Natural History Wanderings

UC Davis reports on the resiliency of California’s Native wildflowers during drought in an article “Native Wildflowers Bank On Seeds Underground to Endure Drought”.  A study found

• Native wildflowers saved a lot of seeds during California’s drought — 201 percent more than usual
• Exotic grasses decreased their seed bank by 52 percent during the drought
• Drought-tolerant wildflowers enjoyed the greatest increases
• Effects of a prolonged drought remain unknown, though the flowers appear resilient during short-term drought

Read full story at Native Wildflowers Bank on Seeds Underground to Endure Drought | UC Davis