Calcareous rocky slopes with chasmophytic vegetation
Description (English)
Vegetation of fissures of limestone cliffs, in the mediterranean region and in the euro-siberian plain to alpine levels, belonging essentially to the Potentilletalia caulescentis and Asplenietalia glandulosi orders. Two levels may be identified: a) thermo- and meso-Mediterranean (Onosmetalia frutescentis) with Campanula versicolor, Campanula rupestris, Inula attica, Inula mixta, Odontites luskii; b) montane- oro-Mediterranean (Potentilletalia speciosae, including Silenion aurticulatae, Galion degenii and Ramondion nathaliae). This habitat type presents a great regional diversity, with many endemic plant species (indicated under Plants).
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 8210) |
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Habitat type | Not priority |
Natura 2000 sites | 2653 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
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