Without as much protection from the sun, wind, or temperature, plants like Prunus Fasciculata, commonly referred to as Desert Almond, would often fall behind other co-competitors. Many of the fittest rely not only on their genetic gifts, but also the aid provided by being in the lee of barriers such as rocks. Where no adamant assistance is available, dead or dying plant remnants make suitable substitutions. Other living plants also provide cover, and it is not unusual to see several different species growing togther in a tightly intermingled congregation.
Younger Desert Almond specimens can appear as a small mound of densely interwoven, overlapping, light gray twigs. More mature organisms develop woody, trunk like branches, with the bark becoming darker, thicker, and more rough with age. The small leaves are somewhat oblanceolate, meaning much longer than wide, with the widest portion near the tip.
Abscission is a process known to botany whereby plants discard leaves or other previously connected material. Prunus Fasciculata is considerd Decidous because Abscission of leaves occurs in response to environmental processes, for example, an especially arid episode. Occasionally, all leaves will detach from a section revealing the complex branching framework. Desert almond is thought to be ancient, with fossil records suggesting their existance at least 17,000 years ago.
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