Tall-herb communities of humid meadows
English name:
Tall-herb communities of humid meadows
Description (English)
Non-ruderal commuties of the alliance Calthion. Filipendula ulmaria is dominant here, Crepis paludosa, Iris sibirica, Lythrum salicaria and Geranium palustre are also present.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code E5.42 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (E5.4) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Crepis paludosa
Flowering Plants
Filipendula ulmaria
Flowering Plants
Geranium palustre
Flowering Plants
Iris sibirica
Flowering Plants
Lythrum salicaria
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Crepis paludosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Filipendula ulmaria | Flowering Plants | |
| Geranium palustre | Flowering Plants | |
| Iris sibirica | Flowering Plants | |
| Lythrum salicaria | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.2.1. | Natural grassland | n/a |
| HELCOM Baltic Sea Marine and Coastal Biotopes 1998 | 03.07.02.05 | Coastal wetlands and meadows: meadows / pastures: tall herb stands | narrower |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | M28 | Iris pseudacorus-Filipendula ulmaria mire | overlap |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | M27 | Filipendula ulmaria-Angelica sylvestris mire | overlap |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 2.3.3 | Mégaphorbiée marécageuse | wider |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | E5.42 | Tall-herb communities of humid meadows | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | E5.42 | Tall-herb communities of humid meadows | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | E5.42 | Tall-herb communities of humid meadows | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | E5.42 | Tall-herb communities of humid meadows | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | E3.41 | Tall herb communities of humid meadows | same |
