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Carpathian [Rhododendron kotschyi] heaths

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English name Carpathian Kotschy's alpenrose heaths Open code browser    Diagram icon

EUNIS habitat type code   F2.224 Level   5
Edition   EUNIS Habitat Classification 2012 - a revision of the habitat classification descriptions.

Description ( English )

Heaths of the subalpine and lower alpine levels (1700-2000 m) of the eastern and southern Carpathian Mountains, common and widespread, but occupying small surfaces, dominated by [Rhododendron myrtifolium] ([Rhododendron kotschyi]), [Vaccinium gaultherioides] and [Vaccinium vitis-idaea], with some regional species such as [Soldanella hungarica ssp. major], [Potentilla aurea ssp. chrysocraspeda], [Melampyrum saxosum], [Campanula abietina] and [Campanula serrata].

Source

Devillers, P., Devillers-Terschuren, J. and Vander Linden, C. [edited ETC/BD] (2001)

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Classification Code Title Relation type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 F2.224 Carpathian [Rhododendron kotschyi] heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 F2.224 Carpathian [Rhododendron kotschyi] heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 F2.221 Carpathian [Rhododendron kotschyi] heaths same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 31.424 Carpathian Kotschy's alpenrose heaths source
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 31.424 Carpathian Kotschy's alpenrose heaths same
CORINE Land Cover 3.2.2. Moors and heathland n/a
  F Heathland, scrub and tundra Go to key navigator, starting with this habitat    Ancestor
  F2 Arctic, alpine and subalpine scrub Go to key navigator, starting with this habitat    Ancestor
  F2.2 Evergreen alpine and subalpine heath and scrub    Ancestor
  F2.22 Alpide acidocline [Rhododendron] heaths    Parent
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