Baishan Fir vs California alder

Abies beshanzuensis compared with Alnus rhombifolia

Key Differences

• Baishan Fir is Critically Endangered while California alder is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baishan Fir	California alder
Kingdom same	Plantae (Pflanzen)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order	Pinales (Koniferen)	Fagales (Buchenartige)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Betulaceae
Genus	Abies	Alnus
Species	Abies beshanzuensis	Alnus rhombifolia

Evolutionary Relationship

Baishan Fir and California alder share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Plantae. (Pflanzen)

Conservation Status

Baishan Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Baishan Fir	California alder
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Baishan Fir

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

California alder

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Canada.

Baishan Fir

The Baishan Fir (Abies beshanzuensis) is a species in the genus Abies. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

California alder

The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) 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.