Fruit bodies are initially roughly spherical before the outer peridium splits to form a star with 6–11 "rays". When opened, the diameter of the fruit body is 1–3 cm (0.4–1.2 in). The inner spore sac is spherical or egg-shaped, and measures 0.5–1 cm (0.2–0.4 in). The more-or-less round spores measure 5–5.5–4–4.5 μm and have warts on their surface.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 3 cm
Odor:
Mildly earthy, barely noticeable
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Tiny earthstar
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Attributes of Tiny earthstar
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Cap
1 - 3 cm when open; roughly spherical; pale brown
Stem
Stem 1 - 2 mm × 1 mm; cylindrical; white
Flesh
Thin
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly earthy, barely noticeable
Body Color
Brown
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
