Lorensia gelidafrons

Lorensia gelidafrons
Creator	OviraptorFan
Information
Status	Extant
Zones	A, B
Roles	Producer
Classification
Genus	Lorensia
Species	Lorensia gelidafrons
Evolution
Date	November 3rd, 2020
Ancestor	Tall Grass
Descendants	No results

As populations of Lorensia tallalla spread, they eventually began to reach the northern areas of zone B and entered the southern boundary of Zone A. The cold temperatures and the long nights mean it was a harsh place to live. Overtime descendants of Lorensia tallalla would develop ways to avoid freezing and thrive during arctic summer and speciated.

30 centimeters tall
Originated in Zones B and A

To deal with the nutrient-poor soil, Lorensia gelidafrons developed longer roots with more branching for increased surface area to get access to more nutrients. They also developed shorter leaves than their ancestors, taking up less nutrients and minimizing surface area exposed to the chilling winds. The biggest development of all is the presence of proteins that prevent the formation of ice crystals within their tissues along with the ability to slow their metabolic reactions to a near sand still to conserve energy when light isn't available. These several adaptations allow them to weather the worst of the arctic winters.

The growth of the 3 stems that contain 14 seeds, double the amount of their ancestors to increase the chances some of their offspring survive, has been delayed to having them sprout in February, when the Arctic Winter ends and the days become longer until there is plenty of sunlight. The seeds get dropped in March, with the stems then dying, the nutrients used to grow them being recycled by the polyph.