American Elm vs Caesar's Amanita

Ulmus americana compared with Amanita caesarea

Key Differences

  • American Elm is Endangered while Caesar's Amanita is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Elm Caesar's Amanita
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rosales (Roses & Allies) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Ulmaceae Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus Ulmus Amanita (Amanitas)
Species Ulmus americana Amanita caesarea

Conservation Status

American Elm

EN — Endangered

Caesar's Amanita

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Elm Caesar's Amanita
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

American Elm

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Distributed across Canada, Taiwan, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Caesar's Amanita

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Taiwan, and United States.

American Elm

The American Elm (Ulmus americana) is a species in the genus Ulmus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Caesar's Amanita

The Caesar's Amanita (Amanita caesarea) is a species in the genus Amanita. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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