alpine silverwort vs
Anthelia julacea compared with Conocybe siliginea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine silverwort | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Marchantiophyta (liverwort) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Antheliaceae | Bolbitiaceae |
| Genus | Anthelia | Conocybe |
| Species | Anthelia julacea | Conocybe siliginea |
Conservation Status
alpine silverwort
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine silverwort | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine silverwort
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
alpine silverwort
The Alpine silverwort (Anthelia julacea) is a species in the genus Anthelia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Conocybe siliginea is a small, delicate mushroom characterized by its cinnamon-brown conical cap and slender stipe with a ring. It grows on nutrient-rich soil, lawns, and grassy areas across Europe and North America. This saprotrophic fungus decomposes organic matter in the soil, often appearing after rainfall in late spring and summer.
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