montane

montane Definition

mon·tane (män′tān′, män tān′)

adjective

of or designating a cool, moist ecological zone usually located near the timberline and usually dominated by evergreen trees

Etymology: < L montanus: see mountain

montane Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

heath: Different types of heathland can be discerned including wet, dry or montane heaths.
forest: Trails in the lower montane forest are to be created for visitors not wanting to climb.
rainforest: Montane rainforest with tropical alpine grassland occurs on the eastern side of the mountain range.
scrub: Site selection rationale The SAC series reflects the UK's special responsibilities for conserving montane willow scrub.
grassland: Further along in the montane grassland we will look for the spectacular Long-tailed Widowbird among many others.
flora: The montane flora here looks spectacular with their crowns appearing vividly in red, orange and purple colors.

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