Organism
Ceanothus
TL;DR
Fire-adapted chaparral shrub with lignotubers at base.
Fire-adapted chaparral shrub with lignotubers at base. Part of California chaparral ecosystem that burns every 20-50 years with intense 800°C fires. Regenerates through both basal sprouting from lignotubers and fire-stimulated seed germination. Within 2 years of fire, landscape is covered in 1-2 meter shrubs.
Notable Traits of Ceanothus
- Lignotuber for fire survival
- Fire-stimulated seeds
- Nitrogen fixation