East Carpathian sesleria-evergreen sedge grasslands
Description (English)
Calcicolous open grasslands colonizing ledges, sills, crests of limestone rocks in the alpine and subalpine levels of the Eastern and the Southern Carpathians, formed by Carex sempervirens and Sesleria species, in particular, Sesleria bielzii, Sesleria rigida ssp. haynaldiana, Sesleria heuflerana, or, at the contact with rock formations, by Festuca saxatilis, Sesleria spp., Carex sempervirens and Dianthus tenuifolius, accompanied by saxicolous species.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code E4.43921 |
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Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (E4.4) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Carex sempervirens | Flowering Plants | |
Dianthus tenuifolius | Flowering Plants | |
Festuca saxatilis | Flowering Plants | |
Sesleria bielzii | Flowering Plants | |
Sesleria heuflerana | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 36.43921 | East Carpathian sesleria-evergreen sedge grasslands | source |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | E4.43921 | East Carpathian sesleria-evergreen sedge grasslands | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | E4.43921 | East Carpathian sesleria-evergreen sedge grasslands | same |