Twig Flammability Measurements for Five Mediterranean Species

Five Mediterranean tree and shrub species were tested for flammability in both laboratory and field-scale experiments. Data compares twig and shoot flammability rankings for species including Pinus canariensis, Quercus suber, and Cistus salviifolius. The dataset was authored by Salaheddine Essaghi and last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Ranking species flammability by comparing laboratory twig test results with field shoot test results.
• Analyzing the flammability of Pinus canariensis relative to Quercus suber and Cistus salviifolius.
• Identifying discrepancies in flammability assessment between twig-level and shoot-level experimental methods.

Strengths

• Direct comparison of flammability for the same five species across two distinct experimental scales.
• Data sourced from a forest site with documented high fire recurrence.

Limitations

• Limited to only five plant species, restricting generalizability.
• Dataset size is 5.5 KB, indicating a very small sample scope.

Provenance

Source

Salaheddine Essaghi via figshare.

Collection Method

Flammability tests conducted in laboratory and field settings on collected twig and shoot samples.

Time Range

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Freshness

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Geography

A Mediterranean forest site known for high fire recurrence.