( , , ) or ( , ; often in Italian; ; ; ) is a shrubland biome in the Mediterranean region, typically consisting of densely growing evergreen shrubs. Maquis is characterized by plants of the family Lamiaceae, genera Laurus and Myrtus, and species Olea europaea, Ceratonia siliqua, and Ficus carica. It is similar to garrigue. See also Mining maquis Maquis (disambiguation) Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub References External links Ecoregions of Europe Ecoregions of Metropolitan France Environment of the Mediterranean Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub Palearctic ecoregions Subshrubs Flora of the Mediterranean Basin