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Welke planten groeien er in het Middellandse zeeklimaat?
Bij een Mediterrane tuin denkt u al snel aan planten die u veel rond de Middellandse Zee terug vindt. U kunt hierbij denken aan de Toscaanse Jasmijn, Afrikaanse lelie, Trompetbloem, de passiebloem, Eucalyptus, Olijfbomen, Vijgenbomen en Lavendel.
Hoe ontstaat een mediterraan klimaat?
De winterse regenval wordt veroorzaakt door cyclonen die zich op gematigde breedtegraden bevinden. Deze cyclonen voeren vochtige lucht van over de zee aan waar het door condensatie als regen neervalt. Door de grote variatie in regenval vertoont het mediterraan klimaat een speciaal aangepaste plantengroei.
What is the Mediterranean biome?
This subtropical Mediterranean biome, composed of shrub lands and woodlands is called the maquis in Europe. Chaparral is the California name for this biome. Cactus and other water storing plants do well in this environment. The cacti often form dense thickets.
What biome is similar to the Californian Mediterranean biome?
The dwarf shrubs (like hatha of the European mediterranean biome) locally called as sage scrub have developed in many parts of the Californian Mediterranean biome. The Mediterranean biome of Chile of South America has also developed vegetation quite similar to that of the Californian Mediterranean biome.
What are the characteristics of Mediterranean vegetation?
Mediterranean vegetation, any scrubby, dense vegetation composed of broad-leaved evergreen shrubs, bushes, and small trees usually less than 2.5 m (about 8 feet) tall and growing in regions lying between 30° and 40° north and south latitudes. These regions have a climate similar to that of the Mediterranean area,…
What animals live in the Mediterranean biome?
The Mediterranean biome houses many forms of wildlife such as wild goats, sheep, cattle, mouflon, and horses. The land supports lynx, wild boar, rabbits, vultures and three types of eagles. Many small mammals, reptiles and insects inhabit this region. Local people graze goats, sheep, cattle, donkeys, and horses on this rugged land.