Boreo-alpine calcicline snow-patch [Salix polaris] scrub
Common name:
Boreo-alpine calcicline snow-patch dwarf willow scrub
Habitat code:
F2.12
Description:
Calciphile or calcicline snow-patch and snowbed communities of the boreal and arcto-alpine mountains, dominated by dwarf willows. Typical species: [Salix reticulata], [Salix retusa], [Salix polaris], [Salix kitaibeliana], [Poa alpina], [Selaginella selaginoides] and [Polygonum viviparum].
References:
ILE SAS, 2005
| Important species scientific name | Corresponding species comments |
|---|---|
| Polygonum viviparum L. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Salix polaris Wahlenb. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Salix reticulata L. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Salix retusa L. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Poa alpina L. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Selaginella selaginoides (L.) P.Beauv. ex Schrank & Mart. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| EUNIS Code | Type Name | Name |
|---|---|---|
| F2.121 | Boreo-Alpic calcicolous espalier willow snowbed communities | Boreo-Alpic calcicolous espalier willow snowbed communities |
| F2.122 | Polar willow snowbed communities | Polar willow snowbed communities |
| EUNIS Site Code | Source | Greek Natura 2000 code | Site name |
|---|---|---|---|
| G0K200100 | G0K200100 | TATRY |