FW3E Phragmites australis – Equisetum fluviatile swamp


  • Freshwater habitats (FW)
  • FW3 Phragmites australis – Cladium mariscus group
  • FW3E Phragmites australis – Equisetum fluviatile swamp
Scientific name:
Phragmites australis – Equisetum fluviatile swamp
Common name:
Common Reed – Water Horsetail swamp
Community code:
FW3E
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FW3E: Phragmites australis – Equisetum fluviatile swamp
FW3E: Phragmites australis – Equisetum fluviatile swamp

FW3E Phragmites australis – Equisetum fluviatile swamp

Vegetation

These are dense reed beds dominated by Phragmites australis which is joined only rarely by other tall swamp species such Typha latifolia and Sparganium erectum. Equisetum fluviatile frequently occurs in an understorey, where occasionally one may find Mentha aquatica, Menyanthes trifoliata or Agrostis stolonifera.

Ecology

This swamp community is found in fairly basic and mildly eutrophic waters fringing lakes and lagoons.

Sub-communities

No sub-communities are currently described.

Similar communities

Phragmites is found, perhaps unsurprisingly, in most of the communities in the FW3 Phragmites australis – Cladium mariscus group. It seldom, however, dominates the vegetation as strongly as it does here in this community

Conservation value

This is a swamp community of medium species richness (species/4 m2 = 6.9, n = 75). Stands of FW3E may occur fringing lagoons corresponding to the priority EU HD Annex I habitat 1150 Lagoons*.

Management

These reeds beds maybe exploited locally on a small scale for reed harvesting. Threats to this community include eutrophication and drainage.

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