Alder vs Willow Tarspot
Alnus glutinosa compared with Rhytisma salicinum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Willow Tarspot |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Rhytismatales (Rhytismatales) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Rhytismataceae |
| Genus | Alnus | Rhytisma |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Rhytisma salicinum |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernWillow Tarspot
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Willow Tarspot |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Willow Tarspot
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Willow Tarspot
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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