West Mediterranean clifftop phryganas (Astragalo-Plantaginetum subulatae)
Description (English)
Rare, extremely local and isolated, cushion-forming thermo-Mediterranean sclerophyllous associations of clifftops and adjacent areas dispersed along the coasts of Provence, Cap Corse, the Straits of Bonifacio, Catalonia (Cabo de Creus) and extreme south-western Portugal (Cabo de São Vicente), characterised by the presence of Astragalus massiliensis or Anthyllis hermanniae, variously accompanied by Thymelaea hirsuta, Helichrysum italicum, Plantago subulatum, Armeria ruscinonensis.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 5410) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 36 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.
Species mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Anthyllis hermanniae
Flowering Plants
Armeria ruscinonensis
Flowering Plants
Astragalus massiliensis
Flowering Plants
Helichrysum italicum
Flowering Plants
Thymelaea hirsuta
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Anthyllis hermanniae | Flowering Plants | |
| Armeria ruscinonensis | Flowering Plants | |
| Astragalus massiliensis | Flowering Plants | |
| Helichrysum italicum | Flowering Plants | |
| Thymelaea hirsuta | Flowering Plants |
