Fringed earthstar
Geastrum fimbriatum
A species of Earthstars.
The fringed earthstar, an inedible fungus, can be preserved by drying and utilized for ornamental displays. It possesses the characteristic earthstar fungus morphology, featuring a skin that peels back beneath the mushroom to elevate its spore sac above the ground, creating a star-like form. This species is regarded as one of Britain's most widespread mushrooms, though it also occurs in the Mediterranean region and France.
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Attributes of Fringed earthstar
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
1 - 2.5 cm
Cap
Up to 3 cm when full expanded; roughly spherical and hypogeous; grayish-brown; smooth
Flesh
Whitish
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly earthy, not particularly distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowGray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Fringed earthstar by these plants
Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widespread distribution
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Fringed earthstar
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Earth stars
Family
Earthstars
Genus
Earthstars
Toxicity and Edibility of Fringed earthstar
Is Fringed earthstar Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
