alpine lady's-mantle vs Cardinal Flower
Alchemilla alpina compared with Lobelia cardinalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | Cardinal Flower |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Campanulaceae |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Lobelia |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Lobelia cardinalis |
Evolutionary Relationship
alpine lady's-mantle and Cardinal Flower share a common ancestor at the Class level: Magnoliopsida. (Dicots)
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least ConcernCardinal Flower
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | Cardinal Flower |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
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).
Cardinal Flower
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada, Colombia, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.
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).
Cardinal Flower
The Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a species in the genus Lobelia. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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