It is one of six communities characteristic of gateways, tracksides and courtyards.
This community is ubiquitous in the lowlands and upland fringes of Britain wherever there is suitable habitat.
This community is ubiquitous in the lowlands and upland fringes of Britain.
In rural areas it is found wherever farm tracks and gateways are heavily trampled; in urban areas it is a feature of recreational areas and wasteland, and can replace the Poa annua - Sagina procumbens community, OV18, in paved areas where crevices are large enough to permit the establishment of more robust vascular plants.
Maritime communities and vegetation of open habitats.