Mountain Cytisus purgans formations
Description (English)
Cytisus purgans-dominated formations of higher levels (upper montane, subalpine, oro-Mediterranean) of south-western European mountains, on superficial soils, often associated with dwarf juniper scrubs (Pal. 31.43) or hedgehog-heaths (Pal. 31.7), and physiognomically reminiscent of the latter.Pino-Cytision purgantis p., Genistion polygaliphyllae p.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 5120) |
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Habitat type | Not priority |
Natura 2000 sites | 123 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2013-2018 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.