Canario-Saharan white dunes

Description (English)

Mobile dunes of the Canary Islands and of the mediterraneo-Saharan coasts of Atlantic North Africa, with Traganum moquini, Euphorbia paralias, Polycarpaea nivea, Cyperus capitatus, Ononis natrix, Convolvulus caput-medusae, Polygonum maritimum, Lotus spp. and the threatened Lanzarote endemic lily Androcymbium psammophilum.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code N145

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Androcymbium psammophilum
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Androcymbium psammophilum Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) B1.323 Canario-Saharan white dunes same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 B1.323 Canario-Saharan white dunes same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 B1.323 Canario-Saharan white dunes same
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