Eriophorum-Sphagnum papillosum lawns
Description (English)
Lawns and hummock-to-hollow transition communities of Palaearctic bogs dominated by Sphagnum papillosum associated with Eriophorum vaginatum, most characteristic of maritime and submaritime regions of the western and eastern Palaearctic, often constituting the dominant lawn community in Atlantic and sub-Atlantic bogs of nemoral Europe. Erica tetralix is a usual member of the community in western regions; when its cover exceeds that of Eriophorum vaginatum the stands should be listed under unit D1.1115. In boreal Europe Sphagnum papillosum carpets are more characteristic of minerotrophic acidic fens than of bogs.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code D1.11123 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Erica tetralix
Flowering Plants
Eriophorum vaginatum
Mosses & Liverworts
Sphagnum papillosum
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Erica tetralix | Flowering Plants | |
| Eriophorum vaginatum | Flowering Plants | |
| Sphagnum papillosum | Mosses & Liverworts |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 51.1123 | Eriophorum-Sphagnum papillosum lawns | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | D1.11123 | Eriophorum-Sphagnum papillosum lawns | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | D1.11123 | Eriophorum-Sphagnum papillosum lawns | same |
