Species: Astraeus pteridis (Shear) Zeller (1948) | ![]() |
Description: |
These have a strongly hygroscopic character in that the rays will open when moist, but when hot and dry, they will close to protect the spore sac. | ||
Common name: Hygroscopic Earthstar Found: Under naive scrub Substrate: On forest floor Spore: Dark-brown | Height: 40 mm Width: 50 mm Season: Autumn Edible: No |
Macro images: |
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Scale = 9 mm. |
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Scale = 9 mm. |
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Scale = 12.5 mm. |
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