Illyrian alpine and subalpine acid open grasslands
English name:
Illyrian alpine and subalpine acid open grasslands
Description (English)
Open habitats dominated by patches of Minuartia recurva and Scleranthus neglectus, with perimeter from several cm to 80 cm. The total herb cover is often not higher than 20%. They are species-poor, and in addition to the dominants the typical species are Armeria rumelica, Poa violacea, Cardamine pancicii, Luzula campestris, Juncus trifidus, Anthemis carpatica, Jasione orbiculata, Rumex acetosella, Plantago carinata, Campanula scheuchzeri and numerous mosses and lichens.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code E4.3B |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (E4.3) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Anthemis carpatica
Flowering Plants
Armeria rumelica
Flowering Plants
Campanula scheuchzeri
Flowering Plants
Juncus trifidus
Flowering Plants
Luzula campestris
Flowering Plants
Minuartia recurva
Flowering Plants
Rumex acetosella
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Anthemis carpatica | Flowering Plants | |
| Armeria rumelica | Flowering Plants | |
| Campanula scheuchzeri | Flowering Plants | |
| Juncus trifidus | Flowering Plants | |
| Luzula campestris | Flowering Plants | |
| Minuartia recurva | Flowering Plants | |
| Rumex acetosella | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.2.1. | Natural grassland | n/a |
History
Not available
