FW3I Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani swamp
Vegetation
The tall grey stems of Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani dominated this swamp community. Occasionally, there is patchy cover of Phragmites australis, Agrostis stolonifera or Samolus valerandi, most likely towards the landward edge of the stand, but all other species are scarce.
Ecology
These stands have been recorded predominantly from lagoons and coastal lakes, but also, infrequently, from estuaries
Sub-communities
No sub-communities are currently described.
Similar communities
This is a distinct community which should be easily recognised.
Conservation value
This is a low diversity plant community (species/4 m2 = 5.5, n = 15). Stands may occur fringing lagoons corresponding to the priority EU HD Annex I habitat 1150 Lagoons*.
Management
These swamp stands are essentially unmanaged. The main threats to them are through eutrophication and drainage.