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International Cooperative for the Management of Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems

  • Blooming coastal prairie at Bodega Marine Reserve in California. Image credit: Lobsang Wangdu
  • Endemic to Australia, shrubs of the genus Isopogon attain their greatest diversity in Western Australia, where 27 of 35 species are found. Image credit: Peggy L. Fiedler
  • A long history of deforestation and agricultural use has altered many landscapes around the Mediterranean Basin, such as here in Sicily. Image credit: Giampaolo Macorig
  • Espinal habitats in Central Chile are dominated by a single species of tree, Acacia caven, which grows alongside many introduced annuals such as black mustard. Image credit: Phil Rundel
  • Strandveld vegetation grows along the west coast of South Africa. Because the plants are often succulents, they are not as prone to burning in wildfires. Image credit: Phil Rundel
  • Chilean wine palm, Jubaea chilensis. Image credit: Phil Rundel
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  • Spring wildflowers in California. Image credit: Catherine E. Kohler
  • Old soils and a frequent fire cycle encourage plant biodiversity in Western Australia. Image credit: Peggy L. Fiedler
  • Fernleaf lavender (Lavandula multifida) is native to the Iberian Peninsula, Sicily, and the Canary Islands. Image credit: Laitche
  • The butter orchid (Caladenia flava) is found throughout Southwestern Australia, often on granite outcrops, wet winter areas, coastal woodlands, and forests. Image credit: Peggy Fiedler
  • The Leucospermum are evergreen plants in the Protea family native to the Cape Region of South Africa. Image credit: Violet Nakayama