vs Polyphyllous Globe Thistle
Ochrolechia subviridis compared with Echinops foliosus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Polyphyllous Globe Thistle | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Pertusariales (Pertusariales) | Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida) |
| Family | Ochrolechiaceae | Tenrecidae |
| Genus | Ochrolechia | Echinops |
| Species | Ochrolechia subviridis | Echinops foliosus |
Conservation Status
Polyphyllous Globe Thistle
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Polyphyllous Globe Thistle | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Polyphyllous Globe Thistle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Ochrolechia subviridis is a crustose lichen forming thick, greenish-grey to whitish patches on siliceous rocks and tree bark in oceanic and montane habitats. It produces disc-shaped apothecia with a pale, pruinose surface and contains usnic acid compounds. Its Vulnerable status reflects sensitivity to habitat changes and atmospheric pollution in its restricted range.
Polyphyllous Globe Thistle
No description available.
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