Astraeus hygrometricus
Barometer Earthstar at Mongarlowe, NSW
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| Astraeus hygrometricus | Pam | 18 May 2024 | |
| Geastrum sp. (genus) | Csteele4 | 17 May 2024 | |
| Unverified | LisaH | 17 May 2024 |
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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 NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Spore sac on a star-like base [earthstars] Puffballs & the like Fungi Astraeus hygrometricus
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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4 / 7
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