Backyard Garden
Mediterranean gardens feature bold colors and textures. But these dramatic plants have adaptations that serve an important purpose beyond looks. They are uniquely adapted to survive intense heat, sun, and reduced water.
Let’s get leafy! The stunning red-orange of the manzanita (Arctostaphylos) acts as a sunscreen for delicate new leaf growth. Silver colored foliage of Centaurea gymnocarpa is the result of fine hairs that reduce water loss. ‘Cousin It’, Acacia cognata, role swaps by doing photosynthesis in modified stems instead of its leaves. Check out these adaptations and more below.
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