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'''British NVC community MC1 (''Crithmum maritimum'' - ''Spergularia rupicola'' maritime rock-crevice community)''' is one of the [[Maritime cliff communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system|maritime cliff]] [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|communities]] in the [[British National Vegetation Classification]] system. It is one of five communities categorised as maritime cliff crevice and ledge communities. |
'''British NVC community MC1 (''Crithmum maritimum'' - ''Spergularia rupicola'' maritime rock-crevice community)''' is one of the [[Maritime cliff communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system|maritime cliff]] [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|communities]] in the [[British National Vegetation Classification]] system. It is one of five communities categorised as maritime cliff crevice and ledge communities. |
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This community is found locally in coastal areas of western and southern Britain . There are three [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|subcommunities]]. |
This community is found locally in coastal areas of western and southern Britain . There are three [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|subcommunities]]. |
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==Community composition== |
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Four [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|constant species]] are found in this community: |
Four [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|constant species]] are found in this community: |
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At least two [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|rare species]] are associated with this community, [[Curved Hard-grass]] (''Parapholis incurva''), and the [[Rock Sea-lavender]] (''Limonium recurvum''). Other members of the ''Limonium binervosum'' complex may also occur. |
At least two [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|rare species]] are associated with this community, [[Curved Hard-grass]] (''Parapholis incurva''), and the [[Rock Sea-lavender]] (''Limonium recurvum''). Other members of the ''Limonium binervosum'' complex may also occur. |
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==Distribution== |
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This community is found in coastal areas on the west coast of Britain, with the greatest concentrations on the western coasts of Wales, and in Devon and Cornwall. Outlying stands exist on the English south coast in Dorset and Kent, and in southwest Scotland. |
This community is found in coastal areas on the west coast of Britain, with the greatest concentrations on the western coasts of Wales, and in Devon and Cornwall. Outlying stands exist on the English south coast in Dorset and Kent, and in southwest Scotland. |
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==Subcommunities== |
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There are three [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|subcommunities]]: |
There are three [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|subcommunities]]: |
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* the '''Rayed ''Aster tripolium'' subcommunity''' |
* the '''Rayed ''Aster tripolium'' subcommunity''' |
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==References== |
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* [[Rodwell, J. S.]] (2000) ''[[British Plant Communities (series of books)|British Plant Communities Volume 5 - Maritime communities and vegetation of open habitats]]'' {{ISBN|0-521-39167-9}} (hardback), {{ISBN|0-521-64476-3}} (paperback) |
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Latest revision as of 22:22, 6 December 2021
British NVC community MC1 (Crithmum maritimum - Spergularia rupicola maritime rock-crevice community) is one of the maritime cliff communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system. It is one of five communities categorised as maritime cliff crevice and ledge communities.
This community is found locally in coastal areas of western and southern Britain . There are three subcommunities.
Community composition
[edit]Four constant species are found in this community:
- Rock Samphire (Crithmum maritimum)
- Greater Sea-spurrey (Spergularia rupicola)
- Red Fescue (Festuca rubra)
- Thrift (Armeria maritima)
At least two rare species are associated with this community, Curved Hard-grass (Parapholis incurva), and the Rock Sea-lavender (Limonium recurvum). Other members of the Limonium binervosum complex may also occur.
Distribution
[edit]This community is found in coastal areas on the west coast of Britain, with the greatest concentrations on the western coasts of Wales, and in Devon and Cornwall. Outlying stands exist on the English south coast in Dorset and Kent, and in southwest Scotland.
Subcommunities
[edit]There are three subcommunities:
- the so-called typical subcommunity
- the Inula crithmoides subcommunity
- the Rayed Aster tripolium subcommunity
References
[edit]- Rodwell, J. S. (2000) British Plant Communities Volume 5 - Maritime communities and vegetation of open habitats ISBN 0-521-39167-9 (hardback), ISBN 0-521-64476-3 (paperback)