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  1. Trees found in this region have usually small broad leaves 
  2. Trees are never very tall in this region
  3. Presence of shade helps in growth of the vegetation
  4. Drought resistant plants are found in these regions
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Option 3 : Presence of shade helps in growth of the vegetation

Option 3 is NOT the characteristic feature of Mediterranean Climate Vegetation.

  • The characteristics of the natural vegetation found in the Mediterranean Climate region are as follows:
    • Trees with small broad leaves are widely spaced and never very tall.
    • The absence of shade is a distinct feature of Mediterranean lands.
    • Plants are in a continuous struggle against heat, dry air, excessive evaporation and prolonged droughts.
    • They are, in short xerophytic , a word used to describe the drought-resistant plants in an environment deficient in moisture.
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