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Vernal Pools at the UC Botanical GardenThe phenomenon of vernal pools is a springtime event in their natural environment. The UC Botanical Garden has reconstructed the plant communities that depend on the environmental conditions that that lead to their natural establishment in various parts of California. Unfortunately, you will not see these communities during the fall semester as part of your laboratory exercise held at the UC Botanical Garden. However, below are pictures of the vernal pools at the UC Botanical Garden that you would see if you visit during late April. All photos by Mike Moser. Click photos to enlarge. | ||
 Vernal Pool #1 Vernal pool in spring. |
 Vernal Pool #2 Note the communities of plants around the perimeter of the vernal pool. |
 Vernal Pool #3 Note the communities of plants around the perimeter of the vernal pool. |
 Vernal Pool #4 Note the communities of plants around the perimeter of the vernal pool. |
 Vernal Pool #5 Note the communities of plants around the perimeter of the vernal pool. |
 Vernal Pool #6 Pogogyne -- the non-flowering plants next to and behind the sign. |
 Vernal Pool #7 Annual hairgrass to the right of and behind the sign. |
 Vernal Pool #8 Bee pollinating one of the flowers in the vernal pool community. |
 Vernal Pool #9 Sebastopol meadowfoam with white flowers behind sign. |
 Vernal Pool #10 Burke's goldfield behind sign. |
 Vernal Pool #11 Burke's goldfield. |
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