Schwarzerle vs Hornstieliger Schwindling

Alnus glutinosa compared with Marasmius cohaerens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Schwarzerle Hornstieliger Schwindling
Kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen) Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Fagales (Buchenartige) Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family Betulaceae Marasmiaceae
Genus Alnus Marasmius
Species Alnus glutinosa Marasmius cohaerens

Conservation Status

Schwarzerle

LC — Least Concern

Hornstieliger Schwindling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Schwarzerle Hornstieliger Schwindling
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Schwarzerle

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).

Hornstieliger Schwindling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.

Schwarzerle

The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) 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.

Hornstieliger Schwindling

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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