Savanna vs. Grassland — What's the Difference?

A savanna or savannah is a mixed woodland-grassland ecosystem characterised by the trees being sufficiently widely spaced so that the canopy does not close. The open canopy allows sufficient light to reach the ground to support an unbroken herbaceous layer consisting primarily of grasses.Savannas maintain an open canopy despite a high tree density.

Grasslands are areas where the vegetation is dominated by grasses (Poaceae). However, sedge (Cyperaceae) and rush (Juncaceae) can also be found along with variable proportions of legumes, like clover, and other herbs.

A grassland with scattered tree growth, especially in a tropical or subtropical region.

An area, such as a prairie or meadow, of grass or grasslike vegetation.

A tropical grassland with scattered trees

An area dominated by grass or grasslike vegetation.

A tract of level land covered with the vegetable growth usually found in a damp soil and warm climate, - as grass or reeds, - but destitute of trees.

Land where grass or grasslike vegetation grows and is the dominant form of plant life

A flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions