alpine lady's-mantle vs joint-vetch
Alchemilla alpina compared with Aeschynomene americana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | joint-vetch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Aeschynomene |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Aeschynomene americana |
Evolutionary Relationship
alpine lady's-mantle and joint-vetch share a common ancestor at the Class level: Magnoliopsida. (Dicots)
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least Concernjoint-vetch
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | joint-vetch |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
joint-vetch
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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).
joint-vetch
No description available.
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