Scandinavian espalier willow snowbed communities
Common name:
Scandinavian espalier willow snowbed communities
Habitat code:
F2.1212
Description:
Espalier willow communities of calcareous stonefields in mountains in heavy-rainfall areas of boreal and arctic Scandinavia dominated by [Salix reticulata], often exclusively, and [Poa alpina], with a sparser participation of, among others, [Salix polaris], [Antennaria alpina], [Pinguicula alpina], [Silene acaulis], [Tofieldia pusilla], [Viola biflora], [Thalictrum alpinum], [Festuca vivipara], [Equisetum variegatum], [Selaginella selaginoides].
| Important species scientific name | Corresponding species comments |
|---|---|
| Antennaria alpina (L.) Gaertn. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Thalictrum alpinum 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 |
| Tofieldia pusilla (Michx.) Pers. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Festuca vivipara (L.) Sm. | 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 |