Question

Differentiate between the following:

Evergreen and Xerophytic trees of Mediterranean region.

Answer 1

Evergreen trees :

1. Evergreen trees of Mediterranean region have no regular season for shedding their leaves.

2. They have needle-shaped leaves.

3. Pines, firs, cedars, and cypresses are the main evergreen trees of this region.

Xerophytic trees :

1. Xerophytic trees of Mediterranean region they adapt themselves to the dry summer.

2. They have small, stiff, shiny leaves, thorns and long roots and waxy surface.

3. The vine (with long roots) laurel (with leathery leaves), cork oak with thick spongy bark are some examples of this region.