Blue poppies native to china were grown at a plant-breeding center in california. the plants with the thickest leaves were most likely to survive and reproduce in the drier climate. after several generations, the percentage of thick-leaved plants had increased by 42%. this adaptation of the poppies to their new environment is due to view available hint(s) blue poppies native to china were grown at a plant-breeding center in california. the plants with the thickest leaves were most likely to survive and reproduce in the drier climate. after several generations, the percentage of thick-leaved plants had increased by 42%. this adaptation of the poppies to their new environment is due to genetic drift neutral variation disruptive selection directional selection stabilizing selection