Boreal neutrocline sphagnum spruce woods
Description (English)
Woods of neutrocline to basicline fens of the western Palaearctic taiga zone dominated by Picea abies or Picea obovata, generally accompanied by Betula pubescens, with an undergrowth rich in herbs, graminids and sphagna. The species cortège includes Caltha palustris, Galium palustre, Lysimachia thyrsiflora, Pedicularis palustris, Peucedanum palustre, Solidago virgaurea, Agrostis canina, Carex dioica, Carex echinata, Carex vaginata, Sphagnum centrale, Sphagnum squarrosum, Sphagnum subsecundum, Sphagnum teres, Sphagnum warnstorfii, Calliergon cordifolium, Calliergon richardsonii, Drepanocladus exannulatus, Helodium blandowii, Mnium spp.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G3.D42 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G3.D) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Picea abies
Conifers
Picea obovata
Flowering Plants
Agrostis canina
Flowering Plants
Betula pubescens
Flowering Plants
Caltha palustris
Flowering Plants
Carex dioica
Flowering Plants
Carex vaginata
Flowering Plants
Galium palustre
Flowering Plants
Lysimachia thyrsiflora
Flowering Plants
Pedicularis palustris
Flowering Plants
Peucedanum palustre
Flowering Plants
Solidago virgaurea
Mosses & Liverworts
Calliergon cordifolium
Mosses & Liverworts
Calliergon richardsonii
Mosses & Liverworts
Drepanocladus exannulatus
Mosses & Liverworts
Helodium blandowii
Mosses & Liverworts
Sphagnum centrale
Mosses & Liverworts
Sphagnum squarrosum
Mosses & Liverworts
Sphagnum subsecundum
Mosses & Liverworts
Sphagnum teres
Mosses & Liverworts
Sphagnum warnstorfii
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Picea abies | Conifers | |
| Picea obovata | Conifers | |
| Agrostis canina | Flowering Plants | |
| Betula pubescens | Flowering Plants | |
| Caltha palustris | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex dioica | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex vaginata | Flowering Plants | |
| Galium palustre | Flowering Plants | |
| Lysimachia thyrsiflora | Flowering Plants | |
| Pedicularis palustris | Flowering Plants | |
| Peucedanum palustre | Flowering Plants | |
| Solidago virgaurea | Flowering Plants | |
| Calliergon cordifolium | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Calliergon richardsonii | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Drepanocladus exannulatus | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Helodium blandowii | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Sphagnum centrale | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Sphagnum squarrosum | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Sphagnum subsecundum | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Sphagnum teres | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Sphagnum warnstorfii | Mosses & Liverworts |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 44.A432 | Boreal neutrocline sphagnum spruce woods | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.D42 | Boreal neutrocline sphagnum spruce woods | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.D42 | Boreal neutrocline sphagnum spruce woods | same |
