Bitter Webcap vs Calamus
Cortinarius infractus compared with Acorus calamus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bitter Webcap | Calamus |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (真菌界) | Plantae (植物) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (担子菌门) | Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱) | Liliopsida (百合纲) |
| Order | Agaricales (伞菌目) | Acorales (菖蒲目) |
| Family | Cortinariaceae | Acoraceae |
| Genus | Cortinarius | Acorus |
| Species | Cortinarius infractus | Acorus calamus |
Conservation Status
Bitter Webcap
LC — Least ConcernCalamus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bitter Webcap | Calamus |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Calamus
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (Canada, 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.
Calamus
The Calamus (Acorus calamus) is a species in the genus Acorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
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