Alder vs alpine lady's-mantle
Alnus glutinosa compared with Alchemilla alpina
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | alpine lady's-mantle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Rosaceae (Rose Family) |
| Genus | Alnus | Alchemilla |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Alchemilla alpina |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alder and alpine lady's-mantle share a common ancestor at the Class level: Magnoliopsida. (Dicots)
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least Concernalpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | alpine lady's-mantle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
alpine lady's-mantle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
Alder
The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
alpine lady's-mantle
The Alpine lady's-mantle (Alchemilla alpina) is a species in the genus Alchemilla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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