Catkin Yew vs Devil's Fingers

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Clathrus archeri

Key Differences

  • Catkin Yew is Near Threatened while Devil's Fingers is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew Devil's Fingers
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Phallales (Phallales)
Family Taxaceae Phallaceae
Genus Amentotaxus Clathrus
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Clathrus archeri

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Devil's Fingers

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew Devil's Fingers
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Devil's Fingers

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (13 countries).

Catkin Yew

The Catkin Yew (Amentotaxus argotaenia) is a species in the genus Amentotaxus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Devil's Fingers

No description available.

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