Species-rich Nardus grasslands, on silicious substrates in mountain areas (and submountain areas in Continental Europe)
Description (English)
Closed, dry or mesophile, perennial Nardus grasslands occupying siliceous soils in Atlantic or sub-Atlantic or boreal lowland, hill and montane regions of middle and northern Europe and western Iberia. Vegetation highly varied, but the variation is characterised by continuity. Nardetalia: Pal. 35.1-Violo-Nardion (Nardo-Galion saxatilis, Violion caninae); Pal. 36.31- Nardion.
Species-rich sites should be interpreted as sites which are remarkable for a high number of species. In general, the habitats which have become irreversibly degraded through overgrazing should be excluded.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 6230) |
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Habitat type | Priority |
Natura 2000 sites | 2464 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
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Antennaria dioica | Flowering Plants | |
Arnica montana | Flowering Plants | |
Campanula barbata | Flowering Plants | |
Carex ericetorum | Flowering Plants | |
Carex pallescens | Flowering Plants | |
Carex panicea | Flowering Plants | |
Festuca ovina | Flowering Plants | |
Galium saxatile | Flowering Plants | |
Gentiana pneumonanthe | Flowering Plants | |
Hypericum maculatum | Flowering Plants | |
Hypochoeris maculata | Flowering Plants | |
Lathyrus montanus | Flowering Plants | |
Leontodon helveticus | Flowering Plants | |
Leucorchis albida | Flowering Plants | |
Meum athamanticum | Flowering Plants | |
Nardus stricta | Flowering Plants | |
Pedicularis sylvatica | Flowering Plants | |
Platanthera bifolia | Flowering Plants | |
Polygala vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
Potentilla aurea | Flowering Plants | |
Potentilla erecta | Flowering Plants | |
Veronica officinalis | Flowering Plants | |
Viola canina | Flowering Plants | |
Miramella alpina | Invertebrates |