Canario-Saharan white dunes
Description (English)
Mobile dunes of the Canary Islands and of the mediterraneo-Saharan coasts of Atlantic North Africa, with Traganum moquini, Euphorbia paralias, Polycarpaea nivea, Cyperus capitatus, Ononis natrix, Convolvulus caput-medusae, Polygonum maritimum, Lotus spp. and the threatened Lanzarote endemic lily Androcymbium psammophilum.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code B1.323 |
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Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (B1.3) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Androcymbium psammophilum | Flowering Plants | |
Convolvulus caput-medusae | Flowering Plants | |
Cyperus capitatus | Flowering Plants | |
Euphorbia paralias | Flowering Plants | |
Ononis natrix | Flowering Plants | |
Polygonum maritimum | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 16.2123 | Canario-Saharan white dunes | source |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | B1.323 | Canario-Saharan white dunes | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | B1.323 | Canario-Saharan white dunes | same |