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Astraeus hygrometricus
Earthstar fungi with recurved, cracked rays. About 70mm across when open.
In a thick mat of pine needles under large Pinus radiata. A local nature reserve with mixed native and introduced species.
An introduced and established species. Distribution in Australia http://spatial.ala.org.au/?q=lsid:%22b99...
Order: Boletales
Family: Diplocystaceae
Spotted on Jul 29, 2014
Submitted on Jul 31, 2014
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