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Barometer Earthstar

Astraeus hygrometricus

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

This fungus releases a puff of brown spores if you push on the white ball in the center

Habitat:

Sandy path in Withlacoochee State Forest Citrus Tract

Species ID Suggestions

Barometer earthstar

Astraeus hygrometricus
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PublishedJuly 13, 2014

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