bur chervil vs short Jacob's-ladder
Anthriscus caucalis compared with Polemonium pulcherrimum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | bur chervil | short Jacob's-ladder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Apiales (Apiales) | Ericales (Ericales) |
| Family | Apiaceae | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Anthriscus | Polemonium |
| Species | Anthriscus caucalis | Polemonium pulcherrimum |
Evolutionary Relationship
bur chervil and short Jacob's-ladder share a common ancestor at the Class level: Magnoliopsida. (Dicots)
Conservation Status
bur chervil
LC — Least Concernshort Jacob's-ladder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | bur chervil | short Jacob's-ladder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
bur chervil
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).
short Jacob's-ladder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Norway.
bur chervil
The bur chervil (Anthriscus caucalis) is a species in the genus Anthriscus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic re
short Jacob's-ladder
No description available.
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