Vegetation Types in Djibouti: From Mangroves to Montane Forests

Djibouti's arid climate supports fragile but diverse vegetation: Coastal mangrove forests (red and black mangrove). Euphorbia thickets (Euphorbia cuneata, grandicornis, abyssinica). Acacia woodlands (Acacia tortilis, senegal). Desert vegetation (succulents, small shrubs like Commiphora, Boscia). Grasslands and savannas (Aristida, Sporobolus, Cenchrus grasses, scattered acacias). Montane forests in the Goda Mountains (African juniper, African olive). Deforestation from overgrazing and firewood collection threatens many species; conservation efforts are underway.