Maquis shrubland
[image:Macchia01.jpg|thumb|Low maquis in Corsica]
[image:Gutturu mannu g4.jpg|thumb|High macchia in Sardinia]
Maquis or macchia is a savanna-like shrubland biome in the Mediterranean region, typically consisting of densely growing evergreen shrubs.
Maquis is characterized by plants of the family Lamiaceae, genera Laurus and Myrtus, and species Olea europaea, Ceratonia siliqua, and Ficus carica. It is similar to garrigue.