1. subtropical - Noun
2. subtropical - Adjective
Nearly tropical.
Source: Webster's dictionaryeven near the equator vegetation at 5000 ft is subtropical rather than tropical Source: Internet
Above sea level to an altitude of convert, the islands have a mixture of tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates. Source: Internet
Although most Begonia species are tropical or subtropical in origin, the Chinese species B. grandis is hardy to USDA hardiness zone 6 and is commonly known as the "hardy begonia". Source: Internet
Although predominantly not in a subtropical climate, some warmer-climate flora and fauna does reach well into Ohio. Source: Internet
Asuncion's annual precipitation values observe a summer maximum, due to severe subtropical summer thunderstorms which travel southward from northern Paraguay, originating in the Gran Chaco region of the northwestern part of the country. Source: Internet
Bananas are produced in other tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, as well as the Canary Islands and Australia. Source: Internet