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Earth star

Astraeus hygrometricus

Photo by auntnance123
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28.3861, -80.742

Field Notes

Description:

approx. 2 inches diameter overall

Habitat:

spotted in grassy area beside river

Reference Links:

Astraeus (fungus)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Gordon Dietzman
This is one of the earthstar fungi (genus: Astraeus). See more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astraeus_%28genus%29.
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PublishedMay 5, 2011

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