Atlantic saltmarsh and drift rough grass communities
English name:
Atlantic saltmarsh and drift rough grass communities
Description (English)
Nitrophilous tall grass communities of Atlantic saltmarshes, green beaches and beach drift accumulations, dominated by Elymus pycnanthus (Agropyron pungens), Elymus repens, Festuca arundinacea or sometimes tall perennial forbs.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A2.511 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A2.5) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Agropyron pungens
Flowering Plants
Elymus pycnanthus
Flowering Plants
Elymus repens
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Agropyron pungens | Flowering Plants | |
| Elymus pycnanthus | Flowering Plants | |
| Elymus repens | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 15.35 | Atlantic saltmarsh and drift rough grass communities | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 4.2.1. | Salt marshes | n/a |
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 4.2.1.3 | Common Couch type | n/a |
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 4.2.1.2 | Tall Fescue type | n/a |
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 4.2.1.1 | Dittander type | n/a |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | SM28 | Elymus repens salt-marsh community | narrower |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | SM24 | Elymus pycnanthus salt-marsh community | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A2.511 | Atlantic saltmarsh and drift rough grass communities | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A2.611 | Atlantic saltmarsh and drift rough grass communities | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A2.611 | Atlantic saltmarsh and drift rough grass communities | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A2.611 | Atlantic saltmarsh and drift rough grass communities | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | A2.651 | Atlantic saltmarsh and drift rough grass communities | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | B3.35 | Atlantic saltmarsh and drift rough grass communities | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 15.35 | Atlantic saltmarsh and drift rough grass communities | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 15.35 | Atlantic saltmarsh and drift rough grass communities | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 15.35 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 15.35 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 15.35 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 15.135 | same |
