alpine lady's-mantle vs Corn spurry
Alchemilla alpina compared with Spergula arvensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | Corn spurry |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Spergula |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Spergula arvensis |
Evolutionary Relationship
alpine lady's-mantle and Corn spurry share a common ancestor at the Class level: Magnoliopsida. (Dicots)
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least ConcernCorn spurry
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | Corn spurry |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Corn spurry
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).
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).
Corn spurry
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 7 countries:
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