Illyrian alpine and subalpine acid open grasslands
Description (English)
Open habitats dominated by patches of Minuartia recurva and Scleranthus neglectus, with perimeter from several cm to 80 cm. The total herb cover is often not higher than 20%. They are species-poor, and in addition to the dominants the typical species are Armeria rumelica, Poa violacea, Cardamine pancicii, Luzula campestris, Juncus trifidus, Anthemis carpatica, Jasione orbiculata, Rumex acetosella, Plantago carinata, Campanula scheuchzeri and numerous mosses and lichens.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code R43A |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Anthemis carpatica | Flowering Plants | |
Armeria rumelica | Flowering Plants | |
Juncus trifidus | Flowering Plants | |
Luzula campestris | Flowering Plants | |
Rumex acetosella | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | E4.3B | Illyrian alpine and subalpine acid open grasslands | same |