Pyreneo-Alpine mesophile mat-grass swards
English name:
Pyreneo-Alpine mesophile mat-grass swards
Description (English)
Subalpine and lower alpine mesophile grasslands dominated by, or rich in, Nardus stricta, of the Alps, the Pyrenees and, very locally, the Central Massif, the Jura and the northern Apennines; for the most part, they are heavily grazed grasslands with much reduced species diversity and overwhelming dominance of mat-grass.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code E4.311 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (E4.3) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Nardus stricta
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Nardus stricta | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 36.311 | Pyreneo-Alpine mesophile mat-grass swards | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | E4.311 | Pyreneo-Alpine mesophile mat-grass swards | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | E4.311 | Pyreneo-Alpine mesophile mat-grass swards | same |
