Sward sedge tussocks

English name: Sward sedge tussocks

Description (English)

Formations of Carex cespitosa, characteristic of nutrient- and base-rich, neutral to acid peaty soils of Siberia, Central Asia, northern and central Europe, west to the Netherlands, Bohemia, Württemberg and northern Italy.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code D5.2152
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 cespitosa
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Carex cespitosa Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 53.2152 Sward sedge tussocks source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 D5.2152 Sward sedge tussocks same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 D5.2152 Sward sedge tussocks same
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