Astraeus hygrometricus
Barometer Earthstar at Evatt, ACT
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| Astraeus hygrometricus | MichaelMulvaney | 14 Sep 2022 | |
| Astraeus hygrometricus | TimL | 14 Sep 2022 |
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The puffballs are shown in their open position following heavy rain. Sighting 4396801 shows how this type of puffball appears when dried out and closed, which occurs over the 24 hours following rain. They open and close regularly as rain passes through the area and when open, stand up clear of the ground. The puffballs are not attached to the ground and can be moved around.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.064325-35.213483
- Altitude 501.0m
- Places Evatt, ACT
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- 9 Sep 2022 02:30 PM Recorded on
- TimL Recorded by
Collections
- TimL 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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6 / 7
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