Swamps and marshes dominated by [Juncus effusus] or other large [Juncus] spp.
Common name:
Swamps and marshes dominated by soft rush or other large rushes
Habitat code:
D5.3
Description:
Stands of large [Juncus] spp. invading heavily grazed and trampled marshes or fens or (with [Juncus effusus]) eutrophicated poor fens and bogs, e.g. in the vicinity of bird colonies. Excludes stands of rushes in wet grassland (E3.4), where the ground is waterlogged for less than half the year.
Important species scientific name | Corresponding species comments |
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Juncus effusus Linnaeus, 1753 | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |