Alpic small herb calcicolous snow-patch communities
Description (English)
Herbaceous snow-patch swards of the Alpids, characteristic of carbonated soils under snow for long periods, with Arabis caerulea, Carex atrata, Ranunculus alpestris, Saxifraga androsacea.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code E4.121 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (E4.12) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Arabis caerulea | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex atrata | Flowering Plants | |
| Ranunculus alpestris | Flowering Plants | |
| Saxifraga androsacea | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 36.121 | Alpic small herb calcicolous snow-patch communities | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | E4.121 | Alpic small herb calcicolous snow-patch communities | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | E4.121 | Alpic small herb calcicolous snow-patch communities | same |