Glossary of terms

A reference section with categories and short explanations.

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Maquis, Macchia

Cадовые термины

(French maquis, Italian macchia) — thickets of evergreen xerophytic sclerophyllous and spiny shrubs (usually 1.5-2.5 m) and low trees (up to 8-10 m) in Mediterranean countries, in the lower mountain belt up to 700 m altitude. Typical repre…

Mulch

Cадовые термины

A layer of loose material, such as peat, compost, or wood shavings, which is spread on the soil surface to conserve moisture and prevent weeds; black and light-impermeable film is also used as mulch.