Canario-Saharan white dunes
English name:
Canario-Saharan white dunes
Description (English)
Mobile dunes of the Canary Islands and of the mediterraneo-Saharan coasts of Atlantic North Africa, with Traganum moquini, Euphorbia paralias, Polycarpaea nivea, Cyperus capitatus, Ononis natrix, Convolvulus caput-medusae, Polygonum maritimum, Lotus spp. and the threatened Lanzarote endemic lily Androcymbium psammophilum.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code B1.323 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (B1.3) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Androcymbium psammophilum
Flowering Plants
Convolvulus caput-medusae
Flowering Plants
Cyperus capitatus
Flowering Plants
Euphorbia paralias
Flowering Plants
Ononis natrix
Flowering Plants
Polygonum maritimum
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Androcymbium psammophilum | Flowering Plants | |
| Convolvulus caput-medusae | Flowering Plants | |
| Cyperus capitatus | Flowering Plants | |
| Euphorbia paralias | Flowering Plants | |
| Ononis natrix | Flowering Plants | |
| Polygonum maritimum | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 16.2123 | Canario-Saharan white dunes | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | B1.323 | Canario-Saharan white dunes | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | B1.323 | Canario-Saharan white dunes | same |
