Blue star vs Dey's Moon Lichen
Amsonia orientalis compared with Sticta deyana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue star | Dey's Moon Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Gentianales (Gentianales) | Peltigerales (Peltigerales) |
| Family | Apocynaceae | Lobariaceae |
| Genus | Amsonia | Sticta |
| Species | Amsonia orientalis | Sticta deyana |
Conservation Status
Blue star
CR — Critically EndangeredDey's Moon Lichen
CR — Critically EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue star | Dey's Moon Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blue star
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Dey's Moon Lichen
Blue star
The Blue star (Amsonia orientalis) is a species in the genus Amsonia. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Dey's Moon Lichen
No description available.
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