Brief growing season in spring. Too cool for much growth in winter b. B. Fires are very common, especially in late summer or autumn, after the prolonged period of soil water deficits. Chaparral shrubland most common on well-drained uplands. Dense thicket of shrubs Dominated by broadleaf, evergreen shrubs.
Leaves are small sized, have waxy covering to reduce water loss.
Resist water loss and mechanical damage caused by long dry season or grazing. Most shrubs either reseed densely, or grow back from below ground root mass after a fire. Pacific Northwestern vegetation A. Climate - marine west coast 1. Cooler temps than California, but not bitter cold, due to maritime influence 2. Lots of precipitation a.