Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub Terrestrial Ecoregions

Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub is generally characterized by dry summers and rainy winters. Summers are typically hot in low-lying inland locations but can be cool near colder seas. Winters are typically mild to cool in low-lying locations but can be cold in inland and higher locations. All these ecoregions are highly distinctive, collectively harboring 10% of the Earth's plant species.