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Hygroscopic Earthstar

Asteraeus hygrometricus

Description:

The tough, leathery fruiting bodies of Astraeus hygrometricus can persist for months but are easily overlooked, especially in dry weather, when the rays fold tightly over the spore sac.

Habitat:

Sandy forest with pine and oak

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Hygroscopic Earthstar
Asteraeus hygrometricus California Fungi: Astraeus hygrometricus


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Machi
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Machi

Florida, USA

Spotted on Jan 5, 2015
Submitted on Jan 14, 2015

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