Oro-Iberian mat-grass swards

English name: Oro-Iberian mat-grass swards

Description (English)

Nardus stricta-dominated and related closed, dense grasslands of oro- and cryoro-Mediterranean levels of high Iberian mountains, characteristic of seeps, poorly drained soils and areas with prolonged snow cover.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code E4.362
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (E4.3)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Nardus stricta
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Nardus stricta Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 36.362 Oro-Iberian mat-grass swards source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 E4.362 Oro-Iberian mat-grass swards same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 E4.362 Oro-Iberian mat-grass swards same
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