figureThe plastic behaviour of polymers is also influenced by their morphology, or arrangement of molecules on a large scale. Stated simply, polymer morphologies are either amorphous or crystalline. Amorphous molecules are arranged randomly and are intertwined, whereas crystalline molecules are arranged closely and in a discernible order.
Mountain Plant Life. Southern California has a Mediterranean climate. This means that the weather is warm and dry in the summer, and cool and wet in the winter. The San Bernardino Mountains are well known for their lush forests of tall pine trees, but there are many other types of plants that live here. Deep-rooted chaparral covers the southern face of. the San Bernardino Mountains.
Plants that are adapted to long, dry summers and short, rainy winters are called âMediterranean-zoneâ plants. These include plants that are native to California, as well as those that originated in southern Europe, South America, and other âMediterraneanâ climates. These plants donât need much water in the summer and have thrived in water-scarce conditions for thousands of years. The plants listed below are appropriate for Californiaâs climate and use less water than what you may already have in your garden. This list is a good representation of low-water-consuming plants that are easily available. Check with your local nursery for its suggestions about what is best suited to your area.