Atlantic Juncus gerardii saltmeadows
Description (English)
Often species-rich, closed, flowery, upper level salt meadows of the Atlantic and its connected seas, dominated by, or rich in, Juncus gerardi. Glaux maritima can dominate facies, forming thick carpets, in particular, in pioneer situations.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code MA2231 |
|---|---|
| Relation to | Annex I habitat types (EU Habitats Directive) |
Legal status
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
| Legal text | Annex | Name in legal text | Code in legal text |
Habitat type relationship |
More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora - consolidated version 01/01/2007 | Annex I: natural habitat types of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation | Atlantic salt meadows (Glauco-Puccinellietalia maritimae) | 1330 | Narrower | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Glaux maritima
Flowering Plants
Juncus gerardi
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Glaux maritima | Flowering Plants | |
| Juncus gerardi | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A2.5311 | Atlantic Juncus gerardii saltmeadows | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A2.5311 | Atlantic Juncus gerardii saltmeadows | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A2.6311 | Atlantic Juncus gerardii saltmeadows | same |
