EUFLORIA JOURNAL

Christina M. Selby Christina M. Selby

Nature’s Resilience: Wildflowers That Respond to Wildfire

Wildfires are a natural part of many ecosystems, especially in regions like California, the Mediterranean, and parts of Australia. While these fires can devastate landscapes especially with the exacerbation of climate change, they also serve an important ecological function: clearing old growth, returning nutrients to the soil, and making space for new life. One of the most remarkable responses to fire is seen in wildflowers—delicate, colorful blooms that have evolved to thrive in the aftermath of fire.

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