Mediterranean closely grazed dry grassland
Description (English)
Heavily-grazed pasture of the Mediterranean Basin, mostly on silt and clay soils in the lowlands, dominated by rosette plants, various Fabaceae species and small grasses tolerant of intensive herbivory and trampling. The soils are dry in summer which helps exclude nitrophilous plants that might be encouraged by manuring but, refreshed by autumn rains, the herbage remains green and productive through the winter, providing valuable forage. Companion plants vary widely across the large range.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code R1D |
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Relation to | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
Legal status
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableIndicator species
Diagnostic species occur concentrated in the habitat in question, but are absent or rare in other habitats. They are good positive indicators of the habitat, but they do not need to occur in every location of the habitat.
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Trifolium subterraneum | Flowering Plants | |
Parentucellia latifolia | Flowering Plants | |
Trifolium suffocatum | Flowering Plants | |
Trifolium nigrescens | Flowering Plants | |
Poa bulbosa | Flowering Plants | |
Erodium cicutarium | Flowering Plants | |
Erodium botrys | Flowering Plants | |
Plantago lagopus | Flowering Plants | |
Ranunculus paludosus | Flowering Plants | |
Plantago coronopus | Flowering Plants | |
Trifolium scabrum | Flowering Plants | |
Scleranthus verticillatus | Flowering Plants | |
Moenchia erecta | Flowering Plants |
Constant species occur frequently in the habitat, but they may include generalist species that are also frequent in other habitats.
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Poa bulbosa | Flowering Plants | |
Erodium cicutarium | Flowering Plants | |
Plantago coronopus | Flowering Plants | |
Trifolium subterraneum | Flowering Plants | |
Plantago lanceolata | Flowering Plants | |
Parentucellia latifolia | Flowering Plants | |
Trifolium scabrum | Flowering Plants | |
Trifolium campestre | Flowering Plants | |
Sherardia arvensis | Flowering Plants | |
Eryngium campestre | Flowering Plants | |
Cynodon dactylon | Flowering Plants | |
Trifolium nigrescens | Flowering Plants | |
Plantago lagopus | Flowering Plants | |
Tuberaria guttata | Flowering Plants | |
Anthemis arvensis | Flowering Plants | |
Trifolium arvense | Flowering Plants | |
Vulpia myuros | Flowering Plants | |
Trifolium glomeratum | Flowering Plants |
Dominant species are those that often reach high cover in the habitat, thus determining the habitat physiognomy.
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Poa bulbosa | Flowering Plants | |
Trifolium subterraneum | Flowering Plants | |
Plantago coronopus | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | E1.3 | Mediterranean xeric grassland | narrower |
European Red List of Habitats | E1.3a | Mediterranean closely grazed dry grassland | same |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | E1.3 | Mediterranean xeric grassland | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | E1.3 | Mediterranean xeric grassland | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | E1.3 | Mediterranean xeric grassland | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | E1.3 | Mediterranean xeric grassland | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | E1.3 | Mediterranean xeric grassland | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | E1.13 | Mediterranean xeric grassland | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 34.5 | Mediterranean xeric grasslands | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 34.5 | Mediterranean xeric grasslands | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 34.5 | same | ||
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 34.5 | same | ||
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 34.5 | same | ||
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 34.5 | same |