Astraeus hygrometricus
Barometer Earthstar at Reid, ACT
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| Astraeus hygrometricus | MichaelMulvaney | 9 Jul 2021 | |
| Unverified | rjsmith1 | 9 Jul 2021 |
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3 comments
9 Jul 2021
The "crazy paving" like cracks on the earthstar arms are characteristic of this species
Location information
- Coordinates 149.137019-35.285141
- Maps City Renewal Authority Area
- Places Reid, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 9 Jul 2021 05:13 PM Recorded on
- rjsmith1 Recorded by
Collections
- rjsmith1 Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Astraeus hygrometricus Spore sac on a star-like base [earthstars] Puffballs & the like Fungi
Species information
- Astraeus hygrometricus Scientific name
- Barometer Earthstar Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Cosmopolitan
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 685m Recorded at altitude
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2 / 7
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