British NVC community U19 (Thelypteris limbosperma - Blechnum spicant community)

NVC community U19 ( - 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:

• (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[]

This community is widespread but local in the uplands of Wales, England and Scotland.

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.