Question

What aspect of chaparral shrubs is both a part of their natural defenses and the reason many are popular in cooking?
a.
aromatic oils
b.
small evergreen leaves
c.
ability to thrive in nutrient-poor soil
d.
seed germination after fires


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A

Aromatic oils — they serve as natural defenses (deter herbivores, reduce water loss, resist pathogens) and are why many chaparral plants are used for flavoring in cooking.