EUNIS habitat classification 2017 > R - Grasslands and lands dominated by forbs, mosses or lichens > R1 - Dry grasslands > R1B - Continental dry grassland (true steppe) > R1B2 - Meso-xerophile subcontinental meadow-steppes (Cirsio-Brachypodion)

Meso-xerophile subcontinental meadow-steppes (Cirsio-Brachypodion)

Description (English)

Meso-xerophile grasslands of Central Europe with Astragalus danicus, Inula spiraeifolia, Seseli annuum, Linum spp., Carex michelii, Carex praecox, Carex flacca. Varied plant communities of grasses and herbs mostly in basins and uplands. As a consequence of pasture, a mesophilous tendency often includes widespread Juniperus communis. Vegetation of alliance Carduo-Brachypodion pinnati, common species are Brachypodium pinnatum, Festuca rupicola, Cirsium pannonicum, Linum flavum, Potentilla alba, Bromus erectus, Coronilla varia, Buphthalmum salicifolium and Campanula glomerata.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code R1B2

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Conifers Juniperus communis
Flowering Plants Astragalus danicus
Flowering Plants Brachypodium pinnatum
Flowering Plants Buphthalmum salicifolium
Flowering Plants Campanula glomerata
Flowering Plants Cirsium pannonicum
Flowering Plants Coronilla varia
Flowering Plants Festuca rupicola
Flowering Plants Inula spiraeifolia
Flowering Plants Linum flavum
Flowering Plants Potentilla alba
Flowering Plants Seseli annuum
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Juniperus communis Conifers
Astragalus danicus Flowering Plants
Brachypodium pinnatum Flowering Plants
Buphthalmum salicifolium Flowering Plants
Campanula glomerata Flowering Plants
Cirsium pannonicum Flowering Plants
Coronilla varia Flowering Plants
Festuca rupicola Flowering Plants
Inula spiraeifolia Flowering Plants
Linum flavum Flowering Plants
Potentilla alba Flowering Plants
Seseli annuum Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) E1.23 Meso-xerophile subcontinental meadow-steppes (Cirsio-Brachypodion) same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 E1.23 Meso-xerophile subcontinental meadow-steppes (Cirsio-Brachypodion) same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 E1.23 Meso-xerophile subcontinental meadow-steppes (Cirsio-Brachypodion) same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 E1.23 Meso-xerophile subcontinental meadow-steppes (Cirsio-Brachypodion) same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 E1.23 Meso-xerophile subcontinental meadow-steppes (Cirsio-Brachypodion) same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 E1.23 Meso-xerophile subcontinental meadow-steppes (Cirsio-Brachypodion) same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 34.3163 Moesio-Carpathian meadow-steppes narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 34.3153 Sub-Pannonic wooded steppe meadows narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 34.3162 Dacio-Pannonic meadow-steppes narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 34.3152 Sub-Pannonic meadow-steppes narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 34.3122 Central European meadow-steppes narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 34.3122 Central European meadow-steppes narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 34.3163 Moesio-Carpathian meadow-steppes narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 34.3153 Sub-Pannonic wooded steppe meadows narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 34.3162 Dacio-Pannonic meadow-steppes narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 34.3152 Sub-Pannonic meadow-steppes narrower
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