punas

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punas Arid alpine vegetation on high plateaux along the western side of the Andes. It comprises sparse, tufted grasses, and large, hardy, cushion plants. The pamirs of Tibet are a similar vegetation type.

A Dictionary of Plant Sciences MICHAEL ALLABY

puna

views updated May 14 2018

puna Arid alpine vegetation on high plateaux along the western side of the Andes. It comprises sparse, tufted grasses, and large, hardy, cushion plants. The pamirs of Tibet are a similar vegetation type.

A Dictionary of Ecology MICHAEL ALLABY