British NVC community M4


NVC community M4 (Carex rostrata - Sphagnum recurvum mire) is one of the mire communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system.

It is a localised community of northern and western Britain. There are no subcommunities.

Community composition

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The following constant species are found in this community:

Two rare species are associated with the community:

Distribution

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This community is found in Cornwall and in various locations in Wales, northern England and Scotland.

References

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  • Rodwell, J. S. (1991) British Plant Communities Volume 2 - Mires and heaths ISBN 0-521-39165-2 (hardback), ISBN 0-521-62720-6 (paperback)