Boreo-subalpine Agrostis grasslands
English name:
Boreo-subalpine Agrostis grasslands
Description (English)
Relatively short grasslands of lower mountain slopes of northern Scandinavia and of lowlands and hills of Iceland dominated by Agrostis capillaris or Anthoxanthum odoratum, with Polygonum viviparum (Bistorta vivipara) and Carex bigelowii. These grasslands are strongly influenced by, and perhaps entirely dependent on, grazing or mowing.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code E1.7221 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (E1.722) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Agrostis capillaris
Flowering Plants
Anthoxanthum odoratum
Flowering Plants
Carex bigelowii
Flowering Plants
Polygonum viviparum
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Agrostis capillaris | Flowering Plants | |
| Anthoxanthum odoratum | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex bigelowii | Flowering Plants | |
| Polygonum viviparum | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 35.1221 | Boreo-subalpine Agrostis grasslands | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | E1.7221 | Boreo-subalpine Agrostis grasslands | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | E1.7221 | Boreo-subalpine Agrostis grasslands | same |
