Astraeus hygrometricus
Barometer Earthstar at QPRC LGA
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| Astraeus hygrometricus | 18 May 2024 | Pam | ||
| Geastrum sp. (genus) | 17 May 2024 | Csteele4 | ||
| Unverified | 17 May 2024 | LisaH |
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Pam
wrote:
18 May 2024
That's one of the wonderful things about fungi, there's always the chance something new and astounding may turn up - always the surprise.
Location information
- Maps Mongarlowe River
- Places Mongarlowe, NSW
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- LisaH Recorded by
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- LisaH 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
Record quality
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4 / 7
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