Beggar'S-Buttons vs Slippery Jack
Arctium lappa compared with Suillus luteus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beggar'S-Buttons | Slippery Jack |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Boletales (Boletales) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Suillaceae |
| Genus | Arctium | Suillus |
| Species | Arctium lappa | Suillus luteus |
Conservation Status
Beggar'S-Buttons
LC — Least ConcernSlippery Jack
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beggar'S-Buttons | Slippery Jack |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Slippery Jack
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).
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.
Slippery Jack
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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