Pyreneo-Alpine mesophile mat-grass swards

Description (English)

Subalpine and lower alpine mesophile grasslands dominated by, or rich in, Nardus stricta, of the Alps, the Pyrenees and, very locally, the Central Massif, the Jura and the northern Apennines; for the most part, they are heavily grazed grasslands with much reduced species diversity and overwhelming dominance of mat-grass.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code R4311

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Nardus stricta
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Nardus stricta Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) E4.311 Pyreneo-Alpine mesophile mat-grass swards same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 E4.311 Pyreneo-Alpine mesophile mat-grass swards same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 E4.311 Pyreneo-Alpine mesophile mat-grass swards same
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