S11 Shrub tundra

new search

Tundra with a usually extensive cover of sub-shrubs or dwarf shrubs over herbs, bryophytes and lichens. It occurs in the southern Arctic and subarctic zones, often on permafrost soils. In grazed areas, it occurs in mosaics with grassland.

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.

This web page uses for the attendance analysis cookies. By using this web you agree with this. More info.