Alpine Sulphur-Tresses vs Scentless false mayweed
Alectoria ochroleuca compared with Tripleurospermum inodorum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Sulphur-Tresses | Scentless false mayweed |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Parmeliaceae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Alectoria | Tripleurospermum |
| Species | Alectoria ochroleuca | Tripleurospermum inodorum |
Conservation Status
Alpine Sulphur-Tresses
LC — Least ConcernScentless false mayweed
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Sulphur-Tresses | Scentless false mayweed |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Sulphur-Tresses
Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Scentless false mayweed
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (21 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).
Alpine Sulphur-Tresses
The Alpine Sulphur-Tresses (Alectoria ochroleuca) is a species in the genus Alectoria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Scentless false mayweed
No description available.
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