Cyprian screes

Common name:
Cyprian screes
Habitat code:
H2.6A
Description:

Limestone and ophiolite screes of Cyprus, in particular, limestone and ophiolite screes of the Troodos range, limestone screes of the Kyrenia range, flysch, sandstone and conglomerate screes of the Kythrean formation. Endemic plants include [Alyssum troodi], of Troodos serpentine substrates, [Hedysarum cyprium] and [Salvia veneris] of the Kythrean formation.

Important species scientific name Corresponding species comments
Salvia veneris Hedge Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising