alpine lady's-mantle vs Dwarf Shield
Alchemilla alpina compared with Pluteus nanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | Dwarf Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Pluteaceae |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Pluteus |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Pluteus nanus |
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least ConcernDwarf Shield
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | Dwarf Shield |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Dwarf Shield
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, 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).
Dwarf Shield
No description available.
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