garigue
/ɡəˈriːɡ/
noun
- A type of low, scrubby vegetation found in dry, rocky areas around the Mediterranean Sea, consisting of small shrubs, herbs, and aromatic plants.
- Many rare orchids bloom in the garigue during the spring rains.
- The hillsides were covered in garigue, with sparse trees and lots of wild lavender.
- Hikers walked through the fragrant garigue, brushing against rosemary and thyme.