Boreal cowbane-willowherb-Calliergon quaking bogs
English name:
Boreal cowbane-willowherb-Calliergon quaking bogs
Description (English)
Transition mire communities of northern boreal regions of the Palaearctic domaine dominated by grasses and forbs, in particular Cicuta virosa, Epilobium palustre, Pedicularis palustris, with brown mosses, primarily Calliergon richardsonii and an absence of Scorpidium scorpioides and Drepanocladus revolvens, in conditions of flowing surface water.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code D2.395 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (D2.3) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Cicuta virosa
Flowering Plants
Epilobium palustre
Flowering Plants
Pedicularis palustris
Mosses & Liverworts
Calliergon richardsonii
Mosses & Liverworts
Drepanocladus revolvens
Mosses & Liverworts
Scorpidium scorpioides
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Cicuta virosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Epilobium palustre | Flowering Plants | |
| Pedicularis palustris | Flowering Plants | |
| Calliergon richardsonii | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Drepanocladus revolvens | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Scorpidium scorpioides | Mosses & Liverworts |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 54.595 | Boreal cowbane-willowherb-Calliergon quaking bogs | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | D2.395 | Boreal cowbane-willowherb-Calliergon quaking bogs | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | D2.395 | Boreal cowbane-willowherb-Calliergon quaking bogs | same |
