Question

How is the vegetation of the Mediaterranean region able to withstand the summer drought conditions ?

Answer 1

Mediterranean climate is characterized by wet, mild winters andlarge, warm, dry summers. Most part of yearly rainfall occurs during the winter and there can be many drymonths, with the exception of summerstorms. Due to summer drought, wild fires are, also, a Mediterranean climate characteristic.

Answer 2

The Mediterranean vegetation is dominated by evergreen shrubs and sclerophyllous trees adapted to the distinctive climatic regime of summer drought and cool moist winters with only sporadic frost. ... The winter temperatures of 10°C and lower are already too cool for growth.