Bladder sedge beds

English name: Bladder sedge beds

Description (English)

Palaearctic formations of Carex vesicaria, usually characteristic of less oligotrophic situations than the previous ones. Carex vesicaria, however, often accompanies Carex rostrata, forming then the outer, drier edge of the sedge bed.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code D5.2142
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (D5.2)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Carex rostrata
Flowering Plants Carex vesicaria
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Carex rostrata Flowering Plants
Carex vesicaria Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 53.2142 Bladder sedge beds source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 D5.2142 Bladder sedge beds same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 D5.2142 Bladder sedge beds same
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