Blusher vs Single-Spored Map Lichen

Amanita rubescens compared with Rhizocarpon disporum

Key Differences

• Blusher is Least Concern while Single-Spored Map Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blusher	Single-Spored Map Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (真菌界)	Fungi (真菌界)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (担子菌门)	Ascomycota (子囊菌门)
Class	Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱)	Lecanoromycetes (茶漬綱)
Order	Agaricales (伞菌目)	Rhizocarpales (地图衣目)
Family	Agaricaceae (Agarics)	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Amanita (Amanitas)	Rhizocarpon
Species	Amanita rubescens	Rhizocarpon disporum

Evolutionary Relationship

Blusher and Single-Spored Map Lichen share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Fungi. (真菌界)

Conservation Status

Blusher

LC — Least Concern

Single-Spored Map Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blusher	Single-Spored Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blusher

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Chile, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

Single-Spored Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Blusher

The Blusher (Amanita rubescens) is a species in the genus Amanita. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States