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Which Mediterranean plants are common in the southern Apennines?
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Apennine Range
The Apennines mountain range.
In the southern Apennines, the vegetation is distinctly Mediterranean in character. Common plants found in this region include:
- Ilexes (holm oaks)12
- Bays2
- Lentisks2
- Myrtles2
- Oleander2
Additionally, the area is characterized by the presence of olive trees, which are a prevailing crop in the region, as well as citrus fruits, which are particularly well-developed in Calabria and Sicily. In sections where original forests have been cleared, a type of scrub vegetation known as maquis often develops.21