British NVC community MG8
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British NVC community MG8 (Cynosurus cristatus - Caltha palustris grassland) is one of the mesotrophic grassland communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system. It is one of three communities associated with poorly-drained permanent pastures.
It is a widespread but localised community of the British lowlands. There are no subcommunities.
[edit] Community composition
The following constant species are found in this community:
- Sweet Vernal-grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum)
- Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris)
- Common Mouse-ear (Cerastium fontanum)
- Crested Dog's-tail (Cynosurus cristatus)
- Red Fescue (Festuca rubra)
- Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus)
- Autumn Hawkbit (Leontodon autumnalis)
- Rough Meadow-grass (Poa trivialis)
- Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris)
- Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)
- White Clover (Trifolium repens)
No rare species are associated with this community.
[edit] Distribution
This community is widespread in the British lowlands, though rather localised.
Woodlands and scrub • Mires • Heaths • Mesotrophic grasslands • Calcicolous grasslands • Calcifugous grasslands and montane communities • Aquatic communities • Swamps and tall-herb fens • Saltmarshes • Shingle, strandline and sand-dunes • Maritime cliff communities • Vegetation of open habitats
Full list of communities • Terminology • British Plant Communities • List of constant species • List of rare species
