Autumn Snowflake vs Floating Sundew
Acis autumnalis compared with Drosera intermedia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | Floating Sundew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Droseraceae |
| Genus | Acis | Drosera |
| Species | Acis autumnalis | Drosera intermedia |
Evolutionary Relationship
Autumn Snowflake and Floating Sundew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Magnoliophyta. (Flowering Plants)
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernFloating Sundew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | Floating Sundew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Floating Sundew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil).
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.
Floating Sundew
No description available.
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