K23
South Aegean Pinus brutia-forests with Cupressus sempervirens
Description
More or less closed pine forest (Pinus brutia) whose degree of closure depends on soil depth, with participation of Cupressus sempervirens, a dominating undergrowth of evergreen sclerophyllous woody plants (Pistacia lentiscus, Quercus coccifera), a weakly developed herb layer, but with penetrating heliophilous dwarf shrubs and xeromorphic grasses at open sites.
Tree Layer
Pinus brutia (Maritime Pine), Cupressus sempervirens (Cypress), Quercus coccifera (Kermes Oak)
Shrub Layer
Juniperus phoenicea (Greek Juniper (tiny & bush)), Pistacia lentiscus (Mastic Tree), Phlomis cretica (greater_wood_rush), Asparagus aphyllus (wood_horsetail), Erica manipuliflora (heather)
Lianas
No detail
Herb Layer
Carex halleriana (small_fescue), Lithodora hispidula (bilberry_bush), Satureja thymbra (wood_horsetail)
Harondor
