Beggar'S-Buttons vs Perforated Ruffle Lichen
Arctium lappa compared with Parmotrema perforatum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beggar'S-Buttons | Perforated Ruffle Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus | Arctium | Parmotrema |
| Species | Arctium lappa | Parmotrema perforatum |
Conservation Status
Beggar'S-Buttons
LC — Least ConcernPerforated Ruffle Lichen
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beggar'S-Buttons | Perforated Ruffle Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beggar'S-Buttons
Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (North Korea, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).
Perforated Ruffle Lichen
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and United States.
Beggar'S-Buttons
The Beggar'S-Buttons (Arctium lappa) is a species in the genus Arctium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Perforated Ruffle Lichen
No description available.
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