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How rainfall timing can dramatically reshape entire plant communities

How rainfall timing can dramatically reshape entire plant communities
Phys.org Monday 20 July 2026, 20:40 UTC 1 min read
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Every spring, millions of people around the world head outdoors to admire wildflowers. But flowering is much more than a beautiful seasonal display. It is one of the most important stages in a plant's life cycle, determining not only its ability to reproduce but also the survival of pollinators and the health of entire ecosystems.

Every spring, millions of people around the world head outdoors to admire wildflowers. But flowering is much more than a beautiful seasonal display. It is one of the most important stages in a plant's life cycle, determining not only its ability to reproduce but also the survival of pollinators and the health of entire ecosystems.
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