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
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