alpine silverwort vs
Anthelia julacea compared with Marasmius torquescens
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 | Marasmiaceae |
| Genus | Anthelia | Marasmius |
| Species | Anthelia julacea | Marasmius torquescens |
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.
Marasmius torquescens is a small, saprotrophic agaric fungus in the family Marasmiaceae, assessed as Least Concern (LC). It produces tough, wiry-stemmed fruiting bodies that can revive after desiccation, a characteristic trait of the genus. It grows on decaying leaf litter and woody debris in woodland environments.
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