MA222 Atlantic upper saltmarsh
Upper zone of Atlantic salt marshes, with (extreme) fluctuating salinity and often influenced by fresh water seepage from surrounding dunes. This specific setting is reflected by species ranging from obligate halophytes to brackish and fresh water and dry dune indicators. Stands are often small and ephemeric, may be relatively species rich, with many annuals. They are often embedded in wet grassland or dry dune habitat.
Chytrý M., Tichý L., Hennekens S.M., Knollová I., Janssen J.A.M., Rodwell J.S. … Schaminée J.H.J. (2020) EUNIS Habitat Classification: expert system, characteristic species combinations and distribution maps of European habitats. Applied Vegetation Science 23: 648–675. https://doi.org/10.1111/avsc.12519
Version 2021-06-01, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4812736.
For the official presentation of the EUNIS Habitat Classification from the European Environment Agency, please see: EUNIS Terrestrial Habitat Classification 2021. The FloraVeg.EU presentation may show modifications and partial updates to the habitat classification.