Daisy earthstar is a unique mushroom with a star-shaped appearance when mature, due to its distinctively split outer layer. It typically grows in leaf litter or on decaying wood in forests, indicating its role in the ecosystem as a decomposer. Its lifecycle includes a transformation from a rounded, enclosed structure to an open, star-like form, showcasing an intriguing adaptation to disperse its spores.
Cap Diameter:
6 - 15 mm
Odor:
Faint, indistinct mushroom smell.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Daisy earthstar
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Attributes of Daisy earthstar
Cap Diameter
6 - 15 mm
Cap
6 - 15 mm broad; compressed-globose; grayish brown, become grayish white in senescent specimens; furfuraceous
Stem
Sessile
Spore Print Color
Dark brown
Odor
Faint, indistinct mushroom smell.
Body Color
Brown
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Daisy earthstar by these plants:
Privets
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Daisy earthstar
Typically found in open areas with dry conditions and associated with sandy soils. Often found alone or dispersed rather than in groups.
