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Earthstar

Geastrum fimbriatum

LOW RISK

Earthstar Mushroom (Geastrum Spp.) - Inedible

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Caractéristiques clés

  • Star-shaped exoperidium splitting into 6-10 rays
  • Central
  • spherical spore sac (endoperidium)
  • Pale tan to cream rays
  • grayish-brown spore sac
  • Distinct apical pore (ostiole) visible on spore sac
Couleur :

Pale tan/cream rays; grayish-brown spore sac

Odeur :

No distinctive smell

Mode de croissance :

Single

Environnement :

Leaf litter

Habitat et distribution

Habitat :

Forest floor, rich organic debris

Distribution :

Cosmopolitan (Widespread globally)

Saisonnalité :

Summer to Autumn

Valeur économique

Demande du marché :

None - inedible

Gamme de prix :

N/A

Usage commercial :

None

Espèces similaires

Collared Earthstar

Geastrum triplex

Inedible
Différences clés :
  • Often larger size
  • Possesses a distinct fleshy collar at the base of the spore sac

Hygroscopic Earthstar

Astraeus hygrometricus

Inedible
Différences clés :
  • Rays are hygroscopic (curl inward when dry)
  • Spore sac texture often rougher

Action recommandée

Do not consume. Observe only.