Saltmarsh driftlines
English name:
Saltmarsh driftlines
Description (English)
The top level of saltmarsh, not covered by all tides. Vigorous Atriplex spp., Beta vulgaris, Elymus spp., Matricaria maritima may be fertilized by drift decomposition.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A2.51 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A2.5) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Beta vulgaris
Flowering Plants
Matricaria maritima
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Beta vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
| Matricaria maritima | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORINE Land Cover | 4.2.1. | Salt marshes | n/a |
| Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 | H23 | Saltmarsh: saltmarsh/dune interface | wider |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A2.51 | Saltmarsh driftlines | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A2.61 | Saltmarsh driftlines | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A2.61 | Saltmarsh driftlines | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A2.61 | Saltmarsh driftlines | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | A2.65 | Saltmarsh drift-lines | same |
| MNCR BioMar 97.06 (Britain & Ireland) | LMU.Smdr | Saltmarsh (drift-line) | same |
