Geastrum sp. (genus)

An earthstar at Bungendore, NSW

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Identification history

Geastrum sp. (genus)	12 Dec 2015	MichaelMulvaney
Geastrum sp	19 Nov 2015	KenT
Unverified	18 Nov 2015	yellowboxwoodland

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2 comments

KenT wrote:

19 Nov 2015

I think most of the earth stars are still in Geastrum. Most of the recent molecular information seems to have had the greatest influence at the order and family level in the placement of these fungi.

Heino wrote:

30 Nov 2015

KenT is right.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.492600 -35.327480
Places Bungendore, NSW

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
18 Nov 2015 08:52 PM Recorded on
yellowboxwoodland Recorded by
Collections
yellowboxwoodland Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Spore sac on a star-like base [earthstars] Puffballs & the like Fungi

Species information

Geastrum sp. (genus) Scientific name
An earthstar Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 987.8m Recorded at altitude
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