Icelandic [Anthoxanthum]-[Hierochloe] grasslands
Common name:
Icelandic [Anthoxanthum]-[Hierochloe] grasslands
Habitat code:
E1.7222
Description:
Grasslands of Iceland dominated by [Agrostis capillaris], [Anthoxanthum odoratum], [Hierochlo‰ odorata], with a species cortège similar to that of unit 35.1221, occurring under similar conditions but with a somewhat longer-lasting snow cover. Some stands are dominated by [Deschampsia flexuosa] and are included in unit 35.132.
Important species scientific name | Corresponding species comments |
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Anthoxanthum odoratum Linnaeus, 1753 | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
Deschampsia flexuosa (Linnaeus, 1753) Trin., 1836 | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
Hierochloe odorata (L.) P.Beauv. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |