Bog Erica-Sphagnum communities

English name: 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

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Erica tetralix
Mosses & Liverworts Sphagnum papillosum
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Erica tetralix Flowering Plants
Sphagnum papillosum Mosses & Liverworts

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 51.115 Bog Erica-Sphagnum communities source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 D1.1115 Bog Erica-Sphagnum communities same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 D1.1115 Bog Erica-Sphagnum communities same
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