Question

Differentiate between the following:

Evergreen and Xerophytic trees of the Mediterranean region.

Answer 1

Evergreen trees :

1. Evergreen trees of the 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 the Mediterranean region adapt themselves to the dry summer.
2. They have small, stiff, shiny leaves, thorns, and long roots and waxy surfaces.
3. The vine (with long roots) laurel (with leathery leaves), cork oak with thick spongy bark are some examples of this region.