Boreal Eriophorum vaginatum sphagnum fens
Description (English)
Species-poor poor fen lawn communities of the Palaearctic domaine, in particular, of northern and western Fennoscandia, dominated by Eriophorum vaginatum, with a ground layer formed by sphagna, notably Sphagnum magellanicum, Sphagnum papillosum. The very reduced species cortège may include Andromeda polifolia, Carex pauciflora, Drosera rotundifolia, Vaccinium oxycoccus.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code D2.291 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andromeda polifolia | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex pauciflora | Flowering Plants | |
| Drosera rotundifolia | Flowering Plants | |
| Eriophorum vaginatum | Flowering Plants | |
| Sphagnum magellanicum | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Sphagnum papillosum | Mosses & Liverworts |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 54.491 | Boreal Eriophorum vaginatum sphagnum fens | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | D2.291 | Boreal Eriophorum vaginatum sphagnum fens | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | D2.291 | Boreal Eriophorum vaginatum sphagnum fens | same |