Siliceous Nevadan dwarf cushion-heaths

Common name:
Siliceous Nevadan dwarf cushion-heaths
Habitat code:
F7.4341
Description:

Formations of base-rich siliceous soils at 2600-2900 m with [Sideritis glacialis], [Arenaria pungens], [Astragalus sempervirens ssp. nevadensis].

Important species scientific name Corresponding species comments
Arenaria pungens Clemente ex Lag. Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Astragalus sempervirens ssp. nevadensis (Boiss.) P.Monts. Subspecies mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Sideritis glacialis Boiss. Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising