British NVC community OV23

It is one of six communities characteristic of gateways, tracksides and courtyards.

This community occurs widely throughout lowland Britain.

This community occurs widely throughout lowland Britain.

It is often found on verges, recreational areas and waste ground that have been re-seeded but only occasionally mown and usually forms a mosaic with other communities, the degree of trampling and disturbance being major determinants in the occurrence of one community or another.

Maritime communities and vegetation of open habitats.