Maquis shrubland

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Maquis (UK: ma-KEE, US: mah-KEE, French: [maki]) or macchia ( MAH-kee-ə, Italian: [ˈmakkja]; often macchia mediterranea in Italian; Corsican: machja, pronounced [ˈmaca]; Croatian: makija; Occitan: maquís; Catalan: màquia, Spanish: maquia) is a savanna-like shrubland biome in the Mediterranean region, typically consisting of densely growing evergreen shrubs. It is typically found in mountainous, coastal regions. The ecosystems typically have humid, temperate winters and dry summers. The soil in maquis is typically highly acidic.

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