Chapparal

This particular aloe is a flowering and succulent plant. Seeing as they are succulent plants, aloe species have these large, thick, sharp leaves which are able to contain and store water. This allows them to survive in arid environments and prevent desiccation. Additionally, this aloe has cylindrical, tubular flowers which are reddish-orange.
The California Poppy has petals that close at night or in the cold. But then open up again the next morning with sunshine. This particular characteristic indicates that the poppy is dependent upon sunlight and warm environmental conditions. Our official state flower also has the ability to self-feed indicative that it has adapted to a plethora of environments.
The French broom, Genista monspessulana, with slender green branches is considered to be an invasive species in California. It has evergreen leaves and yellow flowers which develop seeds inside of a pod. These seeds can disperse copious amounts that can be transported easily through wind, water, and animals. It is a medium-sized bushy plant that spreads out pretty vastly--possibly a contributing factor to its invasiveness and its ability to spread.
California Sagebrush thrive in dry communities. They branch out radially with hairy, lengthy leaves that are most likely designed for the plant to catch and retain water in such dry conditions. The tallness of the plant also aids in the water collection and retention as well.
This unknown plant (for now at least) has these tall, long, drawn-out stems and thin extended leaves. The stems probably help in the water collection of the plant as they are significantly taller than the leaves. The large and bushy leaves would definitely contribute to the water retention in an arid climate like the chaparral.

Posted on Φεβρουάριος 24, 2013 0703 ΠΜ by