ASTRAEUS HYGROMETRICUS (=Gaestrum hygrometricus)(Pers.) Morgan

Description:

MUSHROOM INEDIBLE. This star is named by its exceptional ability to respond to weather conditions. Namely, if the humidity is lower, the star is collected by your arms get over the fertile parts. When the weather conditions are wet or appropriate for its propagation, the star gets her a star. This star can not be replaced with other fungi, but it is possible eventual replacement with mushroom Gaestrum sessile, although its shape and color is quite different than the barometric stars. Fruits in the autumn, from late summer to late fall, but may exceptionally occur in the spring.