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British NVC Community CG2
NVC community CG2 (''Festuca ovina - Avenula pratensis'' grassland) is one of the Calcicolous grasslands in the British National Vegetation Classification system, calcicolous grassland Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification, communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system. It is one of three short-sward communities associated with heavy grazing, within the lowland calcicolous grassland group, and is regarded as "typical" chalk grassland. It is a comparatively widely distributed community. There are four Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification, subcommunities. Community composition The following Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification, constant species are found in this community: * Meadow Oat-grass (''Avenula pratensis'') * Quaking-grass (''Briza media'') * Glaucous Sedge (''Carex flacca'') * Sheep's Fescue (''Festuca ovina'') * Mou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calcicolous Grasslands In The British National Vegetation Classification System
The calcicolous grassland communities of the British National Vegetation Classification system were described in Volume 3 of ''British Plant Communities'', first published in 1992, along with the Mesotrophic grasslands in the British National Vegetation Classification system, mesotrophic grassland communities and the Calcifugous grasslands and montane communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system, calcifugous grasslands and montane communities. History In total, 14 calcicolous grassland communities have been identified. All but two of the calcicolous grassland communities fall into two broad groups: * seven communities which group loosely together under an umbrella of "chalk grassland" and which are found on calcareous soils in the comparatively dry climatic conditions of the lowlands of southern and eastern England (and also in northern and southern coastal areas of Wales). * five upland calcicole communities, distributed in areas of wetter climate through th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajuga Chamaepitys
''Ajuga chamaepitys'' is a species of flowering plant of the family Lamiaceae. Popularly known as yellow bugle, Chian bugle or ground-pine, the plant has many of the same characteristics and properties as '' Ajuga reptans''. ''A. chamaepitys'' can be found in Europe, the Eastern part of the Mediterranean, and North Africa. Description ''Ajuga chamaepitys'' is a small herbaceous perennial that reaches 10–40 cm in height. The leaves have an opposite arrangement. Its flowering season is generally in late spring. Ground pine is a plant whose richness has been severely reduced by changes to downland farming. At first sight, ''A. chamaepitys'' looks like a tiny pine tree with a reddish purple four-cornered hairy stem. The leaves can get up to 4 cm long, are divided into three linear lobes, and, when crushed, have a smell similar to pine needles. Ground pine sheds its shiny black seeds close to the parent plant and the seeds can remain alive in the soil for up to 50 ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musk Orchid
''Herminium monorchis'', the musk orchid, is a commonly occurring species of orchid. It is widespread across much of Europe and northern Asia from France to Japan, including China, Siberia, Mongolia, Ukraine, Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, etc. It has a localised distribution in Britain; sites where it is found include Ham Hill in Wiltshire and Noar Hill in Hampshire Hampshire (, ; abbreviated to Hants.) is a Ceremonial counties of England, ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Berkshire to the north, Surrey and West Sussex to the east, the Isle of Wight across the Solent to the south, .... References External linksFirst Nature ''Herminium monorchis'' - Musk Orchid [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiltern Gentian
''Gentianella germanica'', common name German gentian, also known in the United Kingdom as the Chiltern gentian, is a flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae. It was chosen as the county flower of Buckinghamshire. Within the UK, it is only native to the Chiltern Hills of southern England, although its distribution in continental Europe is much wider, ranging from France to the Balkans The Balkans ( , ), corresponding partially with the Balkan Peninsula, is a geographical area in southeastern Europe with various geographical and historical definitions. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throug .... Monday, 26 August 2019 References germanica {{Gentianales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Early Gentian
''Gentianella anglica'', the early gentian, is a species of flowering plant in the genus '' Gentianella'', native to Great Britain. ''Gentianella anglica'' is endemic to Great Britain and its centre of distribution is in Dorset Dorset ( ; Archaism, archaically: Dorsetshire , ) is a Ceremonial counties of England, ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by Somerset to the north-west, Wiltshire to the north and the north-east, Hampshire to the east, t ..., Wiltshire, and the Isle of Wight. Description ''Gentianella anglica'' is an annual species, similar in appearance to felwort (''Gentianella amarella''), but much shorter. It is a hairless plant with pairs of narrow lanceolate leaves and spikes of long-stalked, purplish, five-petalled flowers with the usually four calyx teeth unequal in size. It flowers from May to June, considerably earlier than felwort. Distribution and habitat This gentian is endemic to Great Britain. It has been known from as far n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galium Sterneri
''Galium sterneri'' or limestone bedstraw is a plant species of the Rubiaceae. It is native to northern Europe (Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Great Britain, Ireland, Norway and Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north and the Alps to the south. Its sixteen States of Germany, constituent states have a total popu ...). ''Galium sterneri'' is a low growing plant with small white flowers. References External linksOnline Atlas of the British & Irish Flora, ''Galium sterneri'' (Limestone Bedstraw)Biopix photo, ''Galium sterneri'' sterneri Flora of Great Britain Flora of Denmark Flora of the Faroe Islands Flora of Ireland Flora of Norway Flora of Germany Plants described in 1960 {{galium-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slender Bedstraw
''Galium pumilum'', the slender bedstraw or small bedstraw, is a plant species of the genus '' Galium''. References pumilum Flora of Europe Plants described in 1770 Taxa named by Johan Andreas Murray {{galium-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Euphrasia
''Euphrasia'', or eyebright, is a genus of about 215 species of Herbaceous plant, herbaceous flowering plants in the family (biology), family Orobanchaceae (formerly included in the Scrophulariaceae), with a cosmopolitan distribution. They are Parasitic plant#Classification, hemiparasitic on Poaceae, grasses and other plants. Both the common and generic names refer to the plant's use in a lotion for treating eye infections, with ''Euphrasia'' literally meaning 'good-cheer'. Many species are found in alpine meadow, alpine or sub-alpine meadows where snow is common. Flowers usually are borne terminally, are zygomorphic, and have a lower petal shaped like a lip. The most common flower colours are purple, blue-white, and violet. Some species have yellow markings on the lower petal to act as a guide to pollinating insects. Alternative names, mainly in herbalism, are ''Augentrostkraut, Euphrasiae herba, Herba Euphrasiae'' and ''Herbe d'Euphraise''. Use in herbalism and medicine The p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cirsium Tuberosum
''Cirsium tuberosum'' is a species of flowering plant Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (). The term angiosperm is derived from the Ancient Greek, Greek words (; 'container, vessel') and (; 'seed'), meaning that the seeds are enclosed with ... belonging to the family Asteraceae. Its native range is Europe. References tuberosum {{cardueae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dwarf Mouse-ear
''Cerastium pumilum'', the dwarf mouse-ear or European chickweed, is an annual or biannual herbaceous plant, between 2 and 20 cm. high, native to Central and western Europe. The petals of the white flowers are shorter or equally long as the sepals, and split in the middle, up to a quarter of the length. The fruit petioles stand diagonal to the stems, often bent over at their top. Flowering occurs between March and May. Rarely occurs on the seacoast. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q1266124 pumilum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soft-leaved Sedge
''Carex montana'', also called mountain or soft-leaved sedge, is a species of grass of the genus '' Carex''. It is most commonly found in Europe and Central Russia. It is native to most countries in Europe including the UK, Germany, France and Spain Spain, or the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern Europe, Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the Punta de Tarifa, southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Eur .... It is tolerant of alkaline soils and temperatures down to −23 °C. References montana Flora of Europe Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus {{carex-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carex Humilis
''Carex humilis'' (also known as dwarf sedge) is a species of sedge that can be found in Western Europe Western Europe is the western region of Europe. The region's extent varies depending on context. The concept of "the West" appeared in Europe in juxtaposition to "the East" and originally applied to the Western half of the ancient Mediterranean .... References External linksBritish Wild Flowers humilis Flora of Europe Plants described in 1761 {{Carex-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
