Mountain Saffron

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Peltigerales (Peltigerales)

Family

Peltigeraceae

Genus

Solorina

Species

Solorina crocea (Mountain Saffron)

Similar Species in Solorina

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Common Chocolate Chip Lichen

Solorina saccata

Critically Endangered

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Solorina bispora

Extinct

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Solorina spongiosa

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Saffron?

The scientific name of Mountain Saffron is Solorina crocea. It belongs to the genus Solorina.

What is the conservation status of Mountain Saffron?

Mountain Saffron (Solorina crocea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mountain Saffron live?

Mountain Saffron is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.

What family does Mountain Saffron belong to?

Mountain Saffron (Solorina crocea) belongs to the genus Solorina, which is part of the taxonomic family Peltigeraceae.

Is Mountain Saffron endangered?

No, Mountain Saffron (Solorina crocea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Mountain Saffron belong to?

Mountain Saffron (Solorina crocea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Mountain Saffron?

The closest relatives of Mountain Saffron in the genus Solorina include Common Chocolate Chip Lichen, , .