Bog Erica-Sphagnum communities
Description (English)
Bogs or parts of bogs dominated by Erica tetralix and Sphagnum papillosum, characteristic of raised bog systems of Atlantic regions, particularly the British Isles, the low countries, northwestern Germany.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code D1.1115 |
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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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Erica tetralix | Flowering Plants | |
Sphagnum papillosum | Mosses & Liverworts |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 51.115 | Bog Erica-Sphagnum communities | source |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | D1.1115 | Bog Erica-Sphagnum communities | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | D1.1115 | Bog Erica-Sphagnum communities | same |