Low Calluna vulgaris heaths often rich in Genista spp., Armeria vulgaris, Jasione montana, Saxifraga granulata, Teucrium scorodonia mostly of the Germano-Baltic, but extended south- and eastwards to the Pannonic lowlands. Similar formations occurring in British upland areas, montane zones of high mountains of the western Mediterranean basin and high-rainfall Adriatic influenced areas are included. Vegetation of the alliance Genistion pilosae is present.