Colonizers of the Red Rocks
Hardy plants, including some trees find starting points in bare rock. They gain a "foothold", sending their roots into small cracks. Soil particles carried by rain run off, leaves blown into the crevices, and seeds left by birds add to the rudiments of soil.
Eventually pockets of soil will be able to support a larger number of plants as shown in the picture.
Explore #153 July 6, 2021
Colonizers of the Red Rocks
Hardy plants, including some trees find starting points in bare rock. They gain a "foothold", sending their roots into small cracks. Soil particles carried by rain run off, leaves blown into the crevices, and seeds left by birds add to the rudiments of soil.
Eventually pockets of soil will be able to support a larger number of plants as shown in the picture.
Explore #153 July 6, 2021