Eastern sub-Mediterranean dry grassland
Common name:
Eastern sub-Mediterranean dry grassland
Habitat code:
E1.55
Description:
Open, xeric grasslands on carbonate rocks or flysh of the sub-Mediterranean zones of Trieste, Istria, the Balkan peninsula and of the Ostryo-Carpinion zone of Greece, where they coexist with steppic grasslands of the Festucetalia valesiacae (unit E1.21), developing in areas of lesser continentality than the latter, and incorporating a greater Mediterranean element than they do; like the steppic grasslands, however, they are often dominated by [Carex humilis]. Maintained by extensive mowing or grazing, they are invaded by tall herbs after abandonment.
Important species scientific name | Corresponding species comments |
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Carex humilis Leysser, 1761 | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
Legal instrument | Habitat type legal name | Habitat type legal code |
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EU Habitats Directive Annex I | Eastern sub-mediteranean dry grasslands (Scorzoneratalia villosae) | 62A0 |
EUNIS Code | Type Name | Name |
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E1.554 | Bosnian dolomite grasslands | Bosnian dolomite grasslands |
E1.553 | Viper's grass dry grasslands | Viper's grass dry grasslands |
E1.552 | Mountain savory-chrysopogon dry grasslands | Mountain savory-chrysopogon dry grasslands |
E1.551 | Lowland savory-chrysopogon dry grasslands | Lowland savory-chrysopogon dry grasslands |