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Barometer Earthstar

Astraeus hygrometricus

Photo by ForestDragon
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

One of my favorite finds from this walk! Two mushrooms found in the sandy soil along a trail. Center fruit, round, tan externally with dark interior. Outer layer of fruiting body splits open to form a "star" shape. Light crusty appearance on star part.

Habitat:

Temperate forest. Sunken Meadow State Park, New York.

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Comments (1)

Great find ForestDragon,i like very much these Earthstar species,congrats and thanks for sharing

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