Alpine rusty alpenrose heaths
Common name:
Alpine rusty alpenrose heaths
Habitat code:
F2.221
Description:
[Rhododendron ferrugineum]-dominated heaths of acid podsols in the Alps, often with [Vaccinium] spp., sometimes with [Pinus mugo]. They often alternate in mosaic with units 31.431 and 31.44.
| Important species scientific name | Corresponding species comments |
|---|---|
| Pinus mugo Turra | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Rhododendron ferrugineum L. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |