Pontic alpine grassland

Common name:
Pontic alpine grassland
Habitat code:
E4.441
Description:

Grasslands of the humid alpine level of the eastern Pontic Range, with [Campanula tridentata], [Alchemilla vulgaris], [Poa alpina], [Festuca ovina] s.l., and of the humid subalpine level, occupied by pastures of [Festuca] spp., with [Luzula spicata], [Carex tristis], [Lotus corniculatus].

Important species scientific name Corresponding species comments
Lotus corniculatus Linnaeus, 1753 Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Luzula italica Parl. Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Festuca ovina Linnaeus, 1753 Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Poa alpina L. Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising