Western [Genista] garrigues

General Information Species Natura

Common name:

Western genista garrigues

Habitat code:

F6.18

Description:

Shrubby formations of the western Mediterranean basin characterized by the abundance of small, spiny brooms such as [Genista scorpius], [Genista hispanica], [Genista corsica], [Genista lucida].

References:

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

Important species scientific name	Corresponding species comments
Genista corsica (Loisel.) DC.	Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Genista lucida Cambess.	Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Genista scorpius (L.) DC.	Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Genista hispanica L.	Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising

Sites in which this biotope type has been recorded
EUNIS Site Code	Source	Greek Natura 2000 code	Site name
200011005		200011005	GORGES DE GALAMUS
200011009		200011009	MONTAGNE D'ALARIC