Mediterranean and thermo-Atlantic halophilous scrubs (Sarcocornetea fruticosi)
Description (English)
Perennial vegetation of marine saline muds (schorre) mainly composed of scrubs, essentially with a Mediterranean-Atlantic distribution (Salicornia, Limonium vulgare, Suaeda and Atriplex communities) and belonging to the Sarcocornetea fruticosi class.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 1420) |
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Habitat type | Not priority |
Natura 2000 sites | 561 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2013-2018 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Species mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Aeluropus littoralis | Flowering Plants | |
Artemisia gallica | Flowering Plants | |
Arthrocnemum glaucum | Flowering Plants | |
Arthrocnemum macrostachyum | Flowering Plants | |
Aster tripolium | Flowering Plants | |
Halimione portulacoides | Flowering Plants | |
Halocnemum strobilaceum | Flowering Plants | |
Inula crithmoides | Flowering Plants | |
Limoniastrum monopetalum | Flowering Plants | |
Limonium bellidifolium | Flowering Plants | |
Limonium densissimum | Flowering Plants | |
Limonium diffusum | Flowering Plants | |
Limonium ferulaceum | Flowering Plants | |
Limonium girardianum | Flowering Plants | |
Limonium gmelinii | Flowering Plants | |
Limonium virgatum | Flowering Plants | |
Limonium vulgare | Flowering Plants | |
Sarcocornia fruticosa | Flowering Plants | |
Sarcocornia perennis | Flowering Plants |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
Protected sites
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Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
Relation to habitat classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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National Vegetation Classification (UK) | SM7 | Arthrocnemum perenne stands | narrower |
National Vegetation Classification (UK) | SM21 | Suaeda vera-Limonium binervosum saltmarsh community | narrower |
National Vegetation Classification (UK) | SM25 | Sueda vera saltmarsh community | narrower |