British NVC community U19
UK plant community type
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NVC community U19 (Thelypteris limbosperma - Blechnum spicant community) is one of the calcifugous grassland communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system.
It is a widespread but local community. There are no subcommunities.
Community composition
The following constant species are found in this community:
- Lemon-scented fern (Thelypteris limbosperma)
- Hard fern (Blechnum spicant)
- Tormentil (Potentilla erecta)
- Heath bedstraw (Galium saxatile)
- Wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella)
The Rare species Hymenophyllum wilsonii is known to be associated with the community.
Distribution
Subcommunities
There are no subcommunities.
References
- Rodwell, J. S. (1992) British Plant Communities Volume 3 - Grasslands and montane communities ISBN 0-521-39166-0 (hardback), ISBN 0-521-62719-2 (paperback)
Further reading
Averis, A. et al. (2004). An Illustrated Guide to British Upland Vegetation. Joint Nature Conservation Committee. Peterborough.