Bloodwort vs Ferny Azolla
Achillea millefolium compared with Azolla pinnata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bloodwort | Ferny Azolla |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Salviniales (Salviniales) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Salviniaceae |
| Genus | Achillea | Azolla |
| Species | Achillea millefolium | Azolla pinnata |
Evolutionary Relationship
Bloodwort and Ferny Azolla share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Plantae. (Plants)
Conservation Status
Bloodwort
LC — Least ConcernFerny Azolla
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bloodwort | Ferny Azolla |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bloodwort
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).
Ferny Azolla
Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas spanning the Palearctic and Oceanian realms.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Tuvalu).
Bloodwort
The Bloodwort (Achillea millefolium) is a species in the genus Achillea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic real
Ferny Azolla
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 3 countries:
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