dense moss covered forest characteristic laurel laurisilva

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a dense, moss-covered forest, characteristic of a laurel forest or laurisilva. Royalty Free Stock Photo

a dense, moss-covered forest, characteristic of a laurel forest or laurisilva.

This type of forest is common in the mountainous regions of the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. Laurisilva forests are subtropical, humid forests that thrive in areas with high rainfall and fog.They are characterized by evergreen trees and an abundance of mosses, ferns, and lianas.The particular tree in the foreground is heavily covered with hanging moss, emphasizing the high humidity of the ecosystem.