Caucasian Alder vs Chanterelle

Alnus subcordata compared with Cantharellus cibarius

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Caucasian Alder Chanterelle
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) Cantharellales (Cantharellales)
Family Betulaceae Hydnaceae
Genus Alnus Cantharellus
Species Alnus subcordata Cantharellus cibarius

Conservation Status

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

Chanterelle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Caucasian Alder Chanterelle
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasian Alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Chanterelle

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Caucasian Alder

The Caucasian Alder (Alnus subcordata) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Chanterelle

The Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) is a species in the genus Cantharellus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

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