Bitter Webcap vs Brook-Side Alder
Cortinarius infractus compared with Alnus serrulata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bitter Webcap | Brook-Side Alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) |
| Family | Cortinariaceae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Cortinarius | Alnus |
| Species | Cortinarius infractus | Alnus serrulata |
Conservation Status
Bitter Webcap
LC — Least ConcernBrook-Side Alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bitter Webcap | Brook-Side Alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bitter Webcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark and Sweden.
Brook-Side Alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada and United States.
Bitter Webcap
The Bitter Webcap (Cortinarius infractus) is a species in the genus Cortinarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Brook-Side Alder
The Brook-Side Alder (Alnus serrulata) is a species in the genus Alnus. 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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