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Forest Biomes of North America
A Complete Listing of all Major Forest Communities

Coastal Plain Mixed Evergreen Forest

Alternative Names:
Southeastern mixed evergreen forest.

Notable Trees and Plants:
Southern Pines, Oaks, Evergreen Magnolia, Bald-cypress, Spanish Moss, some Palms, insectivorous bog plants.

Weather Conditions:
Cool/mild winters, hot summers.
Moist winters, moist summers.

Growing Season:
Hot

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Slash pine plantation in south Georgia.

Natural longleaf pines on the Conecuh National Forest, Alabama.
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