Plant and Animal Life
When you walk through Trestles park, you see a variety of plant and animal life. The most common plant you will encounter is the Coastal Sage Scrub. This plant is native to the coast of California and thrives in a Mediterranean climate which trestles park holds.This plant is native to the coast of California and thrives in a Mediterranean climate which trestles park holds. Trestles park is also home to quite a lot of animal life.
The main animals you will be seeing are California Brown Pelican. These animals were a known endangered species, but they were removed from the endangered species list in 2009. During times of heavy rains, there is usually a river delta flowing into the ocean where you are bound to find Tadpoles.
One plant you tend to see as you enter the sand, is the Beach Evening Primrose. These unique plants grow straight out of the sand. They produce a burrow which is an extremely important aspect of the ecosystem, because other plants are able to grow from the surface this plants provides. The Primrose can be identified by its bright yellow, four pedaled flowers which open in the morning, and turn reddish as evening progresses. The primrose has unique medical benefits as well. These flowers aid in the treatment of sore throat and eye diseases.
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