Carpatho-Balkanic [Juniperus sabina] scrub

General Information Species Natura

Common name:

Habitat code:

F2.2325

Description:

Thermophile [Juniperus sabina]-dominated formation on limestone in the montane belt of the Apuseni Mountains of the southeastern Carpathians, accompanied by regional species [Rhamnus saxatilis ssp. tinctorius] and [Sesleria rigida], [Thymus comosus], and [Rhamnus catharticus]. Sporadic fragmentary [Juniperus sabina] formations of the Balkan Range and the Rila mountains.

References:

Devillers, P., Devillers-Terschuren, J. and Vander Linden, C., 2001

Important species scientific name	Corresponding species comments
Juniperus sabina L.	Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Thymus comosus Heuff. ex Griseb.	Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Rhamnus saxatilis tinctorius (Waldst. & Kit.) Nyman	Subspecies mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Rhamnus catharticus L.	Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Sesleria rigida Heuff. ex Rchb., 1403	Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising

Sites in which this biotope type has been recorded
EUNIS Site Code	Greek Natura 2000 code	Site name
J046AB003	J046AB003	SESUL CRAIULUI
J053NT001	J053NT001	POLITA CU CRINI - CEAHLAU
J053NT011	J053NT011	CHEILE SUGAULUI - MUNTICELU