Mediterranean Eleocharis swards

English name: Mediterranean Eleocharis swards

Description (English)

Formations of temporarily inundated or wet terrain, dominated by spike-rushes (Eleocharis palustris), accompanied by small annual herbs and grasses.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code C3.421A
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (C3.4)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Eleocharis palustris
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Eleocharis palustris Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 22.341A Mediterranean Eleocharis swards source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 C3.421A Mediterranean Eleocharis swards same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 C3.421A Mediterranean Eleocharis swards same
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