LOCATION: The chaparral biome is found in small sections of most continents, including the west coast of the United States, the west coast of South America, the Cape Town area of South Africa, the western tip of Australia and the coastal areas of the Mediterranean.

Where in the US would I find chaparral grass?

The Chaparral Biome of California. In further looking at the US chaparral biome in California, also known as the woodlands and grasslands of California, you’ll find the biome in a section of the Sierra Nevada. The coastal range lies at 53° to 65º latitude on the coast and 32° to 60º North in the mountain range.

Where is the biggest chaparral biome?

One of the biggest chaparral areas in the world is in California, and it includes much of both coastal and central California. The foothills of the Sierra Mountains, as well as the Central Valley, are part of the chaparral. The ecosystem continues north into southern Canada and south into Baja California in Mexico.