RE: What exactly is a mediterranean climate anyway?

I just wanted to thank everybody for their replies and thoughts on the
definition of a Mediterranean climate.  I think the examples we're talking
about reinforce the idea that the definition of "mediterranean" is very
flexible.  As Pamela pointed out, central Spain has a very different
climate, but every official "mediterranean" climate map I've seen includes
it.  But if central Spain is mediterranean, it's hard to argue that central
Oregon isn't.

And then there are the date palms, which in California grow best in areas
that are officially classified as (non-mediterranean) low desert.

I'd like to see us eventually develop a standard classification of various
mediterranean climates that would work around the world.  That would help us
quickly determine what plants are likely to have a chance in our own
climates.

Mike
San Jose, CA
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