The environment of a cliff bottlebrush
The nettled bottle brushes environment is usually among dry forests on the coast or in large sparse ranges. The species numbers have decrease dramatically over the years with only approximately 5-6 populations remaining. The bottle brush is able to withstand temperatures of extreme heat but can also be found in areas of rainfall.
Two challenges the plant faces as a result of living in that environment
Loss of habitat due to urban development
The nettled bottle bush must adapt to the newly compacted land or find a way to disperse their seeds elsewhere.
High risk of extinction due to low population numbers
As a result of low population numbers, nettled bottle bush plants have a high risk of becoming extinct in the future.
The nettled bottle bush must adapt to the newly compacted land or find a way to disperse their seeds elsewhere.
High risk of extinction due to low population numbers
As a result of low population numbers, nettled bottle bush plants have a high risk of becoming extinct in the future.
Two adaptations of the nettled bottle bush
Structural adaptation
A structural adaptation of the nettled bottle brush is a the colour f the plant. The plant is a bright red colour, this helps the plant attract bees, wasps and some birds which in return the animals pollinate and provide sufficient survival for the plant.
Physiological adaptation
One physiological adaptation of the bottle brush is the release of buds in response to threats such as fire. In the response to fire the plant releases the buds underneath a protected area which then re-sprout and continue to grow after the fire.
Interesting fact- bottlebrushes can grow in all but dry areas of Australia
Burke's Backyard,. 'Bottlebrush - Burke's Backyard'. N.p., 2013. Web. 27 July 2015.
A structural adaptation of the nettled bottle brush is a the colour f the plant. The plant is a bright red colour, this helps the plant attract bees, wasps and some birds which in return the animals pollinate and provide sufficient survival for the plant.
Physiological adaptation
One physiological adaptation of the bottle brush is the release of buds in response to threats such as fire. In the response to fire the plant releases the buds underneath a protected area which then re-sprout and continue to grow after the fire.
Interesting fact- bottlebrushes can grow in all but dry areas of Australia
Burke's Backyard,. 'Bottlebrush - Burke's Backyard'. N.p., 2013. Web. 27 July 2015.