Geastrum sp. aff. quadrifidum
(Earth Star)
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FAMILY |
Geastraceae |
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Species |
Geastrum sp. aff. quadrifidum |
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Common name |
Earth Star |
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Colour |
Dirty white to pale brown |
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Habitat |
Usually found in leaf litter |
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Description |
The dirty-white fruiting body of this fungus is composed of two layers. A thick out layer which splits at maturity into about 5 lobes which expand to about 4 cm diameter and appear star-like. The inner layer is a darker colour and globular in shape with a circular pore at the top, inside is the brown spore mass. Usually found growing amongst leaf litter. |