Perennial vegetation of stony banks
Description (English)
Perennial vegetation of the upper beaches of great shingle banks, formed by Crambe maritima, Honkenya peploides and other perennial species. A wide range of vegetation types may be found on large shingle structures inland of the upper beach. On more mature, stable, shingle coastal forms of grassland, heath and scrub vegetation may develop. Some areas of unusual vegetation dominated by lichens and bryophytes are found on more mature shingle.
Subtypes:
Pal. 17.31 - Baltic sea kale communities: Elymo-Crambetum
Pal. 17.32 - Channel sea kale communities: Lathyro-Crambetum
Pal. 17.33 - Atlantic sea kale communities: Crithmo-Crambetum
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 1220) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 441 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2013-2018 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Species mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Crambe maritima
Flowering Plants
Crithmum maritimum
Flowering Plants
Honkenya peploides
Flowering Plants
Lathyrus japonicus
Flowering Plants
Leymus arenarius
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Crambe maritima | Flowering Plants | |
| Crithmum maritimum | Flowering Plants | |
| Honkenya peploides | Flowering Plants | |
| Lathyrus japonicus | Flowering Plants | |
| Leymus arenarius | Flowering Plants |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
Protected sites
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Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
Relation to habitat classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 4.1.1.3 | Achillea millefolium-Angelica archangelica-typ | narrower |
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 4.1.1.2 | Crambe maritima-Elytrigia repens-typ | narrower |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | SD1 | Rumex crispus-Glaucium flavum shingle beach community | not defined |
