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Astraeus hygrometricus
barometer earthstar, hygroscopic earthstar, water-measure earthstar
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Habitat: woodlands
Substrate: on the ground
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Edibility: Not edible
Description:
Edibility:
Not edible
Identification Notes:
Spores are brown. Fruitbody growth of up to 2 inches and diameter up to 4 inches. Geastrum species have arms that are not hygroscopic and remain out in dry weather.
Sources: Roberts, Peter and Evans, Shelley. The Book of Fungi. Chicago, The University of Chicago Press, 2011.
Accepted Name:
Astraeus hygrometricus (Pers.) Morgan
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Astraeus hygrometricus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
CalPhotos: Astraeus hygrometricus photos.
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