EUNIS habitat classification 2017 > Q - Wetlands > Q5 - Helophyte beds > Q53 - Tall-sedge bed > Q534 - Fen Cladium mariscus beds

Fen Cladium mariscus beds

Description (English)

Species-rich, fairly open Cladium mariscus beds of alkaline and sometimes acid fens, accompanied by cortèges of the Caricion davallianae or of the Caricion lasiocarpae. These formations are in grave decline throughout their range. Typical species: Molinia caerulea, Schoenus nigricans, Schoenus ferrugineus, Eriophorum latifolium etc. Closed stands are species-poor.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code Q534

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Cladium mariscus
Flowering Plants Eriophorum latifolium
Flowering Plants Molinia caerulea
Flowering Plants Schoenus ferrugineus
Flowering Plants Schoenus nigricans
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Cladium mariscus Flowering Plants
Eriophorum latifolium Flowering Plants
Molinia caerulea Flowering Plants
Schoenus ferrugineus Flowering Plants
Schoenus nigricans Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) D5.24 Fen Cladium mariscus beds same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 D5.24 Fen Cladium mariscus beds same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 D5.24 Fen Cladium mariscus beds same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 D5.24 Fen Cladium mariscus beds same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 D5.24 Fen Cladium mariscus beds same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 D5.24 Fen Cladium mariscus beds same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 D5.31 Fen Cladium beds same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 53.31 Fen Cladium beds same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 53.31 Fen Cladium beds same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 53.31   same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 53.31   same
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 53.31   same
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 53.31   same
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