31.22 - Sub-Atlantic Calluna-Genista heaths

Classification des habitats du Paléarctique (2001)

Description

Low Calluna vulgaris heaths often rich in Genista spp., mostly of the Germano-Baltic lowlands. Similar formations occurring in British upland areas, montane zones of high mountains of the western Mediterranean basin and high rainfall Adriatic influenced areas are most conveniently listed here.

Correspondances phytosociologiques

Vaccinio-Genistetalia: Calluno-Genistion pilosae (Genisto-Callunion, Genistion pilosae), Euphorbio-Callunion, Calluno-Arctostaphylion uvae-ursi, Calluno-Genistion heteracanthae

Bibliography

Devillers P., Devillers-Terschuren J. & Vander Linden C., 2001. PHYSIS Palaearctic Habitat Classification Database. Updated to 10 December 2001. Institut Royal des Sciences Naturelles, Bruxelles. (Source)

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