garrigue

views updated May 23 2018

garrigue(garigue) A low-growing, secondary vegetation which is widespread in the Mediterranean basin and is derived from the original evergreen mixed forest. The dominant plants are aromatic herbs and prickly dwarf shrubs, with drought-resistant foliage, many belonging to the mint family (Labiatae) or Leguminosae. See also maquis and Mediterranean scrub.

garrigue

views updated May 18 2018

garrigue (garigue) A low-growing, secondary vegetation which is widespread in the Mediterranean basin and is derived from the original mixed forest. The dominant plants are aromatic herbs and prickly dwarf shrubs, with drought-resistant foliage, many belonging to the mint family (Labiatae) or Leguminosae. See also MEDITERRANEAN SCRUB.