garigue

/ɡəˈriːɡ/
noun
  1. 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.
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