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Fringed earthstar

Geastrum fimbriatum

A species of Earthstars

Fringed earthstar is an inedible mushroom that can be dried and used for decorative purposes. It shares the distinctive earthstar fungus appearance with skin that folds behind the mushroom to prop the spore sac up from the ground, making a shape reminiscent of a star. It is considered one of the most common mushrooms in Britain but may also be found in the Mediterranean and France.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 3 cm

Odor:

Mildly earthy, not particularly distinctive.

General Info About Fringed earthstar

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Attributes of Fringed earthstar

Cap Diameter

1 - 3 cm

Height

1 - 2.5 cm

Cap

Up to 3 cm when full expanded; roughly spherical and hypogeous; grayish-brown; smooth

Flesh

Whitish

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Mildly earthy, not particularly distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Gray

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Fringed earthstar by these plants:

Spruces, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Widespread distribution

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Fringed earthstar

Fringed earthstar thrives in deciduous and mixed woodlands, preferring areas abundant with leaf litter.

Scientific Classification of Fringed earthstar

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Earth stars

Family

Earthstars

Genus

Earthstars

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Tips for Finding Fringed earthstar

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Fringed earthstar

Fringed earthstar favors chalky, nutrient-rich soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Fringed earthstar

Search around the base of trees, especially where leaf litter accumulates.
Look for natural depressions in the woodland floor, as fringed earthstar may be nestled there.
Inspect areas with high humus content and minimal undergrowth for better visibility.
Disturb the leaf litter gently to uncover any hidden fringed earthstar specimens.
Explore regions of woodlands that appear undisturbed, as these habitats are conducive to fringed earthstar's growth.

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