Fynbos

Fynbos (/ˈfeɪnbɒs/; ) is the natural shrubland or heathland vegetation occurring in a small belt of the Western Cape of South Africa, mainly in winter rainfall coastal and mountainous areas with a Mediterranean climate. The Fynbos ecoregion is within the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub biome. In fields related to biogeography, fynbos is known for its exceptional degree of biodiversity.

Read more about Fynbos:  Overview and History, Cape Floral Kingdom, Flora, Fire, Ecoregions, Economic Uses, Threats and Conservation