California Floristic Province

The California Floristic Province is a biologically rich region along California's coast, characterized by diverse plant life and unique ecosystems. Covering about 70,000 square miles, it includes chaparral, forests, grasslands, and wetlands. This area is a global biodiversity hotspot because it supports many endemic species found nowhere else. Its climate, with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, influences the distinct plant communities. The province is vital for conservation due to urban development, agriculture, and climate change threatening its natural habitats. Protecting this region preserves its unique plant diversity and ecological importance.