garigue

Garigue is a type of low, open scrubland found in the Mediterranean region, particularly on poor or dry limestone soils. It is characterized by a plant community of evergreen shrubs, low trees, aromatic herbs, and bunchgrasses. Garigue is considered a form of Mediterranean vegetation, similar to maquis but typically found on poorer soils. These plants are adapted to the region's hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, often exhibiting drought and fire resistance. Garigue can be a degraded form of maquis due to overgrazing and overharvesting.1234