Subtropics
The 'subtropics' are a climatic region of the world. They lie bewtween the tropics and Temperate zones. The temperate zones are more towards the geographical poles, the tropics are more towards the equator. Humid subtropical areas have hot summers and mild to warm winters with abundant rainfall. Mediterranean climates are considered subtropical. Subtropical deserts have very hot summers and warm winters, with little rain. Different subtropical areas have different types of plants. Humid subtropical areas have evergreen and deciduous trees, Mediterranean areas have scrub, and deserts have cacti.