BED 5 - ADAPTABLE PLANTS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
Plants with the following characteristics have the most chance of surviving more harsh weather conditions.
- Storms and salt winds: very low lying form, hairy leaves, rosette formation to protect their growing tips, thick cuticles to resist wind damage, narrow leaves to prevent leaf damage.
- Heat and drought: succulents to conserve water, having short life cycles to grow and produce seeds in good weather.