Subalpine ericaceous brush

Description (English)

Thickets or scrub of the subalpine zone of the Alps, the Carpathians, the Jura dominated by large Vaccinium shrubs, often accompanied by tall herbs characteristic of the subalpine tall herb communities (unit R56).

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code S2535

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) F2.335 Subalpine ericaceous brush same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 F2.335 Subalpine ericaceous brush same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 F2.335 Subalpine ericaceous brush same
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