British NVC community M22
UK plant community type
The Juncus subnodulosus–Cirsium palustre fen-meadow is a plant association[1] characteristically found on damp ground in portions of western Europe. This type of fen-meadow appears to have co-evolved with human agriculture in Europe since the earlier Holocene.[2]
Species
The dominant flora species within this fen-meadow are:[2]
- Juncus subnodulosus and
- Cirsium palustre.
The Juncus subnodulosus-Cirsium palustre fen-meadow association typically has the following species present:[2]
- Filipendula ulmaria,
- Equisetum palustre,
- Holcus lanatus,
- Lotus pedunculatus
- Mentha aquatica.
References
- C. Michael Hogan. 2009. Marsh Thistle: Cirsium palustre, GlobalTwitcher.com, ed. N. Strömberg
- J.S. Rodwell. 1998. British Plant Communities 640 pages
Line notes
- ^ J.S. Rodwell. 1998. p. 227
- ^ a b c C. Michael Hogan. 2009
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