Eriophorum-Sphagnum rubellum lawns

English name: Eriophorum-Sphagnum rubellum lawns

Description (English)

Lawns of Palaearctic bogs dominated by Eriophorum vaginatum associated with Sphagnum rubellum (Sphagnum capillifolium var. rubellum) characteristic of relatively maritime climates, recorded, in particular, from southeastern Norway, western Sweden and the Danish archipelago, where Sphagnum balticum is a frequent accompanier, and from the Central Massif of France, where Sphagnum magellanicum is an associate.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code D1.11127

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Eriophorum vaginatum
Mosses & Liverworts Sphagnum balticum
Mosses & Liverworts Sphagnum magellanicum
Mosses & Liverworts Sphagnum rubellum
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Eriophorum vaginatum Flowering Plants
Sphagnum balticum Mosses & Liverworts
Sphagnum magellanicum Mosses & Liverworts
Sphagnum rubellum Mosses & Liverworts

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 51.1127 Eriophorum-Sphagnum rubellum lawns source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 D1.11127 Eriophorum-Sphagnum rubellum lawns same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 D1.11127 Eriophorum-Sphagnum rubellum lawns same
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