Autumn Snowflake vs Avens
Acis autumnalis compared with Geum urbanum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | Avens |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Rosaceae (Rose Family) |
| Genus | Acis | Geum |
| Species | Acis autumnalis | Geum urbanum |
Evolutionary Relationship
Autumn Snowflake and Avens share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Magnoliophyta. (Flowering Plants)
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernAvens
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | Avens |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Avens
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Autumn Snowflake
The Autumn Snowflake (Acis autumnalis) is a species in the genus Acis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Avens
The Avens (Geum urbanum) is a species in the genus Geum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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