alpine lady's-mantle vs cow-itch
Alchemilla alpina compared with Mucuna pruriens
Key Differences
- alpine lady's-mantle is Least Concern while cow-itch is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | cow-itch |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Mucuna |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Mucuna pruriens |
Evolutionary Relationship
alpine lady's-mantle and cow-itch share a common ancestor at the Class level: Magnoliopsida. (Dicots)
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least Concerncow-itch
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | cow-itch |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
cow-itch
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (4 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).
cow-itch
No description available.
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