Salix fen scrub
Description (English)
Scrub dominated by various species of Salix spp. on peaty and mineral soils maintained in a permanently waterlogged state by high groundwater in floodplain backwaters, around lakes and ponds, among mires and dunes, and in abandoned wet meadows and pastures, occurring through the lowlands of Atlantic, boreal and continental Europe and extending into the Mediterranean region at higher altitudes. Associated floras vary according to the base status of the groundwater and soils.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code S92 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableIndicator species
Diagnostic species occur concentrated in the habitat in question, but are absent or rare in other habitats. They are good positive indicators of the habitat, but they do not need to occur in every location of the habitat.
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Myrica gale | Flowering Plants |
Constant species occur frequently in the habitat, but they may include generalist species that are also frequent in other habitats.
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Molinia caerulea | Flowering Plants | |
Lysimachia vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
Galium palustre | Flowering Plants | |
Phragmites australis | Flowering Plants | |
Frangula alnus | Flowering Plants | |
Salix repens | Flowering Plants | |
Myrica gale | Flowering Plants | |
Lycopus europaeus | Flowering Plants | |
Urtica dioica | Flowering Plants | |
Solanum dulcamara | Flowering Plants | |
Lythrum salicaria | Flowering Plants | |
Potentilla erecta | Flowering Plants | |
Filipendula ulmaria | Flowering Plants | |
Calliergonella cuspidata | Mosses & Liverworts | |
Betula pubescens | Flowering Plants | |
Comarum palustre | Flowering Plants | |
Cirsium palustre | Flowering Plants | |
Salix aurita | Flowering Plants | |
Juncus effusus | Flowering Plants |
Dominant species are those that often reach high cover in the habitat, thus determining the habitat physiognomy.
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Myrica gale | Flowering Plants | |
Salix repens | Flowering Plants | |
Molinia caerulea | Flowering Plants | |
Frangula alnus | Flowering Plants | |
Salix aurita | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | F9.2 | Salix carr and fen scrub | same |
European Red List of Habitats | F9.2 | Salix fen scrub | same |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | F9.2 | Salix carr and fen scrub | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | F9.2 | Salix carr and fen scrub | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | F9.2 | Salix carr and fen scrub | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | F9.2 | Salix carr and fen scrub | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G1.42 | Salix carrs and fen scrubs | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G1.62 | Willow carrs and fen scrubs | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 44.92 | Willow carrs and fen scrubs | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 44.92 | Willow carrs and fen scrubs | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 44.92 | same | ||
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 44.92 | same | ||
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 44.92 | same | ||
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 44.92 | same |