Small reed Pinus sylvestris mire forests

Description (English)

Peri-Hercynian Pinus sylvestris formations of mires with species-poor undergrowth, comprising Vaccinium myrtillus, usually dominant, Calamagrostis villosa, Sphagnum girgensohnii.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code T3J53

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Conifers Pinus sylvestris
Flowering Plants Vaccinium myrtillus
Mosses & Liverworts Sphagnum girgensohnii
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Pinus sylvestris Conifers
Vaccinium myrtillus Flowering Plants
Sphagnum girgensohnii Mosses & Liverworts

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) G3.E23 Small reed Scots pine mire woods same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G3.E23 Small reed Scots pine mire woods same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G3.E23 Small reed Scots pine mire woods same
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