Bitter Webcap vs Black Maple
Cortinarius infractus compared with Acer nigrum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bitter Webcap | Black Maple |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Pilze) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Agaricales (Champignonartige) | Sapindales (Seifenbaumartige) |
| Family | Cortinariaceae | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Cortinarius | Acer |
| Species | Cortinarius infractus | Acer nigrum |
Conservation Status
Bitter Webcap
LC — Least ConcernBlack Maple
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bitter Webcap | Black Maple |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bitter Webcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark and Sweden.
Black Maple
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada and United States.
Bitter Webcap
The Bitter Webcap (Cortinarius infractus) is a species in the genus Cortinarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Black Maple
The Black Maple (Acer nigrum) is a species in the genus Acer. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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