British bell heather coastal dune heaths
English name:
British bell heather coastal dune heaths
Description (English)
Erica cinerea-Carex arenaria heaths of decalcified coastal dunes of the western British Isles, mostly dominated by Erica cinerea, sometimes by Calluna vulgaris.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code B1.523 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (B1.5) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Calluna vulgaris
Flowering Plants
Carex arenaria
Flowering Plants
Erica cinerea
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Calluna vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex arenaria | Flowering Plants | |
| Erica cinerea | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 16.243 | British bell heather coastal dune heaths | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | B1.523 | British bell heather coastal dune heaths | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | B1.523 | British bell heather coastal dune heaths | same |
