EUNIS habitat classification 2017 > Q - Wetlands > Q5 - Helophyte beds > Q53 - Tall-sedge bed > Q531 - Beds of large Carex species > Q5319 - Fox sedge tussocks

Fox sedge tussocks

Description (English)

Palaearctic formations dominated by Carex vulpina or Carex otrubae, of eutrophic humus-poor clay soils, inundated for part of the year.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code Q5319

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Carex otrubae
Flowering Plants Carex vulpina
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Carex otrubae Flowering Plants
Carex vulpina Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) D5.219 Fox sedge tussocks same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 D5.219 Fox sedge tussocks same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 D5.219 Fox sedge tussocks same
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