Polymer Chemistry. Morphology. Polymer morphology is the overall form of polymer structure, including crystallinity, branching, molecular weight, cross-linking, and so on14. Small molecules usually have crystalline solids, which are highly-ordered 3-dimensional arrays of the molecules.
Further information: List of flora of the Mojave Desert and Flora of the Sierra Nevada alpine zone. Native wildflower blazing star (Mentzelia lindleyi) Gentiana algida in Sierra Nevada. California native plants are plants that existed in California prior to the arrival of European explorers and colonists in the late 18th century.
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.