Sainte-Baume Fagus forest

Description (English)

Isolated, species-rich beech forest of the Sainte-Baume range of Provence, characterized by the strong representation of evergreen undergrowth, the development of the vegetation strata and the multiple waves of flowering. Among accompanying species are Taxus baccata, Ilex aquifolium, Acer opulifolium, Viburnum lantana, Coronilla emerus, Ruscus aculeatus, Mycelis muralis, Lilium martagon, Neottia nidus-avis, Helleborus foetidus, Digitalis lutea.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code T17524

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) G1.6754 Sainte-Baume beech forest same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G1.6754 Sainte-Baume beech forest same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G1.6754 Sainte-Baume beech forest same
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