Boreoalpine dwarf willow quaking bogs
Description (English)
Transition mire communities of boreal regions of the Palaearctic domaine, in particular of the lower alpine levels of Fennoscandian mountains, characterized by a 0.5-1.5 m high shrub layer, a ground layer dominated by Paludella squarrosa and the presence of several snow patch species, occupying medium rich fens influenced by mineral waters. The species cortège includes Carex aquatilis, Carex bigelowii, Carex lachenalii, Carex rariflora, Eriophorum angustifolium, Ranunculus pygmaeus, Salix herbacea, Salix polaris, Saxifraga foliolosa, Saxifraga stellaris, Solidago virgaurea, and the bryophytes Calliergon sarmentosum, Calliergon stramineum, Campylium stellatum, Drepanocladus badius, Drepanocladus exannulatus, Drepanocladus revolvens, Drepanocladus uncinatus, Sphagnumteres.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code D2.393 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (D2.3) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Carex aquatilis
Flowering Plants
Carex bigelowii
Flowering Plants
Carex lachenalii
Flowering Plants
Carex rariflora
Flowering Plants
Eriophorum angustifolium
Flowering Plants
Ranunculus pygmaeus
Flowering Plants
Salix herbacea
Flowering Plants
Saxifraga foliolosa
Flowering Plants
Saxifraga stellaris
Flowering Plants
Solidago virgaurea
Mosses & Liverworts
Calliergon sarmentosum
Mosses & Liverworts
Calliergon stramineum
Mosses & Liverworts
Campylium stellatum
Mosses & Liverworts
Drepanocladus exannulatus
Mosses & Liverworts
Drepanocladus revolvens
Mosses & Liverworts
Paludella squarrosa
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Carex aquatilis | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex bigelowii | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex lachenalii | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex rariflora | Flowering Plants | |
| Eriophorum angustifolium | Flowering Plants | |
| Ranunculus pygmaeus | Flowering Plants | |
| Salix herbacea | Flowering Plants | |
| Saxifraga foliolosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Saxifraga stellaris | Flowering Plants | |
| Solidago virgaurea | Flowering Plants | |
| Calliergon sarmentosum | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Calliergon stramineum | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Campylium stellatum | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Drepanocladus exannulatus | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Drepanocladus revolvens | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Paludella squarrosa | Mosses & Liverworts |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 54.593 | Boreoalpine dwarf willow quaking bogs | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | D2.393 | Boreoalpine dwarf willow quaking bogs | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | D2.393 | Boreoalpine dwarf willow quaking bogs | same |
