Coastal dune [Rosa] thickets
Common name:
Coastal dune rose thickets
Habitat code:
B1.65
Description:
Naturalized planted [Rosa rugosa] thickets planted for stabilization of shifting sandy soils. Shrubs low (0.3–0.8 m height) and dense. Sparser thickets include species of the [Ammophiletea] class.
References:
ILE SAS, 2005
| Important species scientific name | Corresponding species comments |
|---|---|
| Rosa rugosa Thunb. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |