Sphagnum capillifolium hummocks

Description (English)

Hummocks of Palaearctic bogs formed by the reddish Sphagnum capillifolium (Sphagnum capillifolium var. capillifolium), known, in particular, from the southeastern Baltic coastal regions, from higher levels of the western and central European Hercynian ranges, from the Alps and from the Pyrenees.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code Q111117

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Mosses & Liverworts Sphagnum capillifolium
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Sphagnum capillifolium Mosses & Liverworts

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) D1.11117 Sphagnum capillifolium hummocks same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 D1.11117 Sphagnum capillifolium hummocks same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 D1.11117 Sphagnum capillifolium hummocks same
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