Maquis shrubland

Map of maquis regions of the world

Low maquis in Corsica

High macchia in Sardinia

Template:Lang (Template:IPAc-en Template:Respell, Template:IPAc-en Template:Respell, Template:IPA) or Template:Lang (Template:IPAc-en Template:Respell, Template:IPA; often Template:Lang in Italian; Template:Langx, Template:IPA; Template:Langx; Template:Langx; Template:Langx) is a savanna-like shrubland biome in the Mediterranean region, typically consisting of densely growing evergreen shrubs.<ref name=MarCavShrublands>Template:Cite book</ref><ref name=SoilOfItaly>Template:Cite book</ref>

Maquis is characterized by plants of the family Lamiaceae, genera Laurus and Myrtus, and species Olea europaea, Ceratonia siliqua, and Ficus carica. It is similar to garrigue.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

See also

• Mining maquis
• Maquis (disambiguation)
• Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub

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