Cushion sedge carpets of the Balkans and Apennines

Description (English)

Open formations of the alpine level of the Dinarics composed of cushions of Carex firma and other low-growing rosette or cushion plants.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code R4531

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Carex firma
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Carex firma Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) E4.433 Cushion sedge carpets narrower
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 E4.433 Cushion sedge carpets same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 E4.433 Cushion sedge carpets same
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