ISSN:
1573-5052
Keywords:
British Isles
;
Juncus maritimus
;
Numerical methods
;
Phytosociology
;
Saltmarsh
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary Six noda occurring on British saltmarshes in whichJuncus maritimus is an important constituent are described. Using numerical techniques these noda are related to previously described communities. It is suggested that two noda be incorporated in theHalimionetum portulacoidis andAtriplici — Agropyretum pungentis while three others are considered to form theJuncus maritimus — Oenanthe lachenalii Ass. R. Tx. 1937 which is included within theArmerion maritimae. The status of theTriglochin — Juncus maritimus nodum remains uncertain. The affinities between northern European and MediterraneanJ. maritimus communities are discussed and it is suggested that the differences between them are not as great as might be supposed from their conventional assignment to separate classes. The variation within theJuncetum gerardii is discussed and it is considered that most of the vegetation described as theJunco — Caricetum extensae may be incorporated in theJuncetum gerardii.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02097218
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