Hercynian acid snow patch communities

Description (English)

Acidophilous snow patch communities of the higher Hercynian ranges, in particular the Sudeten, the Black Forest, the Vosges, with Nardus stricta, Omalotheca supina (Gnaphalium supinum), Plantago atrata, Salix herbacea, Polytrichum gracile, Polytrichum norvegicum, or with Luzula desvauxii.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code R4114

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Not available

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) E4.114 Hercynian acid snow patch communities same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 E4.114 Hercynian acid snow patch communities same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 E4.114 Hercynian acid snow patch communities same
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