alpine lady's-mantle vs Cep
Alchemilla alpina compared with Boletus edulis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | Cep |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Boletales (Boletales) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Boletaceae |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Boletus |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Boletus edulis |
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least ConcernCep
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | Cep |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Cep
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
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).
Cep
The Cep (Boletus edulis) is a species in the genus Boletus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to ['Belgium', 'Brazil', 'Denmark', 'Norway', 'Portugal'].
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