CONSPECTUS OF CLASSES OF EUROPEAN VEGETATION

This is a first approximation to a Conspectus of classes of European v egetation. European vegetation consists, according to the present sche me, of 73 classes. An attempt was made to compile all available names of classes which have ever appeared in European phytosociological lite rature, The names were checked for nomenclatural accuracy. Lists of sy nonyms and related names are given. The classes are characterised by a brief diagnosis, a comprehensive list of diagnostic species, and a li st of basic references. Several syntaxonomic problems are discussed in the form of short notes.