Elongated-sedge swamp alder woods

English name: Elongated-sedge swamp alder woods

Description (English)

Mesotrophic and meso-eutrophic Alnus glutinosa swamp woods of sub-Atlantic and subcontinental regions of the European continent characterized in particular by the constant presence of Carex elongata.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code G1.4112
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.41)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Alnus glutinosa
Flowering Plants Carex elongata
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Alnus glutinosa Flowering Plants
Carex elongata Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 44.9112 Elongated-sedge swamp alder woods source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G1.4112 Elongated-sedge swamp alder woods same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G1.4112 Elongated-sedge swamp alder woods same
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