Flea sedge fens
Description (English)
Fen formations of nemoral Europe intermediate between the Caricion davallianae and the Caricion fuscae, often developed in ecotonal situations, with Carex pulicaris and Carex dioica, dispersed over a fairly wide range in continental middle Europe.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code D4.156 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (D4.1) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Carex dioica | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex pulicaris | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 54.256 | Flea sedge fens | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | D4.156 | Flea sedge fens | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | D4.156 | Flea sedge fens | same |