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Collared Earthstar

Geastrum triplex

Photo by Machi
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Many earthstars growing near the entrance to the woods

Habitat:

Growing on a lot of dead leaves in a sandy pine and oak forest with saw palmetto

Reference Links:

Earth Stars - Geastrum triplex - Overview, Geastrum triplex, Geastrum triplex (MushroomExpert.Com)

Species ID Suggestions

Rounded earthstar

Geastrum saccatum

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Comments (1)
AntónioGinjaGinja
Great find Machi,i think that is a Geastrum saccatum,congrats and thanks for sharing

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