Ohio-Rosskastanie vs Candy Cap
Aesculus glabra compared with Lactarius rubidus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Ohio-Rosskastanie | Candy Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Fungi (Pilze) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Sapindales (Seifenbaumartige) | Russulales (Täublingsartige) |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Russulaceae |
| Genus | Aesculus | Lactarius |
| Species | Aesculus glabra | Lactarius rubidus |
Conservation Status
Ohio-Rosskastanie
LC — Least ConcernCandy Cap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Ohio-Rosskastanie | Candy Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Ohio-Rosskastanie
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in United States.
Candy Cap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Ohio-Rosskastanie
The American Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) is a species in the genus Aesculus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Candy Cap
The Candy Cap (Lactarius rubidus) is a species in the genus Lactarius. 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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