Atlantic Juncus maritimus beds
English name:
Atlantic Juncus maritimus beds
Description (English)
Saltmarsh communities of the Atlantic, the North Sea and the southern Baltic, dominated by, or rich in, Juncus maritimus, with Oenanthe lachenalii and, locally, in Poland in particular, Samolus valerandi, mostly characteristic of the upper shore, in moderately salty or brackish conditions, of the sandy-clayey transition to green beaches, also occurring, in the southern Baltic, on brackish lower shores.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A2.531A |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A2.5) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Juncus maritimus
Flowering Plants
Oenanthe lachenalii
Flowering Plants
Samolus valerandi
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Juncus maritimus | Flowering Plants | |
| Oenanthe lachenalii | Flowering Plants | |
| Samolus valerandi | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 15.33A | Atlantic Juncus maritimus beds | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A2.531A | Atlantic Juncus maritimus beds | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A2.631A | Atlantic Juncus maritimus beds | same |
