Alpine Rock-Cress vs Olive Scribble Lichen
Arabis alpina compared with Opegrapha vulgata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Rock-Cress | Olive Scribble Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Brassicales (Brassicales) | Ostropales (Ostropales) |
| Family | Brassicaceae | Graphidaceae |
| Genus | Arabis | Opegrapha |
| Species | Arabis alpina | Opegrapha vulgata |
Conservation Status
Alpine Rock-Cress
LC — Least ConcernOlive Scribble Lichen
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Rock-Cress | Olive Scribble Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Rock-Cress
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
Olive Scribble Lichen
Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).
Alpine Rock-Cress
The Alpine Rock-Cress (Arabis alpina) is a species in the genus Arabis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
Olive Scribble Lichen
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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