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Shrub and scrubland biomes are found in dry, temperate area. They have mild winters and very hot summers. Dry weather and lightening storms sometimes cause flash floods during the summer. Flash fires start and spread quickly. They make room for new plants to grow by burning the large, older plants. The heat of the fire causes seed shells to crack. After the fire, the seeds sprout and grow into new plants. The main plants are low-growing woody plants with evergreen leaves. These plants have a tough skin that holds in moisture and thorns that protect the plants from grazing animals. Many plants have long roots that enable them to find water underground. Some suck water from the stems of other plants.