Mediterranean grasslands on alluvial river banks
Common name:
Mediterranean grasslands on alluvial river banks
Habitat code:
E5.44
Description:
Nitrophilous annual and perennial grass and sedge formations of the alluvial banks of Mediterranean permanent or temporary water courses, most characteristic of great Mediterranean rivers, with [Paspalum paspalodes], [Paspalum vaginatum], [Cyperus fuscus], [Catabrosa aquatica]. Vegetation of alliance Paspalo-Agrostidion.
References:
ILE SAS, 2005
| Important species scientific name | Corresponding species comments |
|---|---|
| Cyperus fuscus Linnaeus, 1753 | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Catabrosa aquatica (Linnaeus, 1753) Beauv., 1812 | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Polypogon viridis (Gouan) Breistr., 1966 | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Paspalum paspalodes (Michx) Scribner, 1894 | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Paspalum vaginatum Sw. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Legal instrument | Habitat type legal name | Habitat type legal code |
|---|---|---|
| EU Habitats Directive Annex I | Constantly flowing Mediterranean rivers with Paspalo-Agrostidion species and hanging curtains of Sal | 3280 |