Atlantic Juncus gerardii saltmeadows
English name:
Atlantic Juncus gerardii saltmeadows
Description (English)
Often species-rich, closed, flowery, upper level salt meadows of the Atlantic and its connected seas, dominated by, or rich in, Juncus gerardi. Glaux maritima can dominate facies, forming thick carpets, in particular, in pioneer situations.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A2.5311 |
|---|---|
| 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
Glaux maritima
Flowering Plants
Juncus gerardi
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Glaux maritima | Flowering Plants | |
| Juncus gerardi | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 15.331 | Atlantic Juncus gerardii saltmeadows | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A2.5311 | Atlantic Juncus gerardii saltmeadows | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A2.6311 | Atlantic Juncus gerardii saltmeadows | same |
