alpine lady's-mantle vs Running mountaingrass
Alchemilla alpina compared with Oplismenus compositus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | Running mountaingrass |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Oplismenus |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Oplismenus compositus |
Evolutionary Relationship
alpine lady's-mantle and Running mountaingrass share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Magnoliophyta. (Flowering Plants)
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least ConcernRunning mountaingrass
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | Running mountaingrass |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Running mountaingrass
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia, Taiwan), Europe (France, United Kingdom), North America (Guatemala, Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (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).
Running mountaingrass
No description available.
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