Caucasian Alder vs False Death-Cap

Alnus subcordata compared with Amanita citrina

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Caucasian Alder False Death-Cap
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Betulaceae Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus Alnus Amanita (Amanitas)
Species Alnus subcordata Amanita citrina

Conservation Status

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

False Death-Cap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Caucasian Alder False Death-Cap
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.

False Death-Cap

Habitat

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

Range

Found across 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.

False Death-Cap

No description available.

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