Catkin Yew vs longleaf

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Falcaria vulgaris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew longleaf
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Insecta (Insects)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Taxaceae Drepanidae
Genus Amentotaxus Falcaria
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Falcaria vulgaris

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

longleaf

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew longleaf
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

longleaf

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (15 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

longleaf

No description available.

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