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Rounded earthstar - Geastrum saccatum I am not sure if I got both images correctly identified. It is a bit confusing and both seem a bit past being perfect. Australia,Eamw fungi,Geastrum saccatum,Geotagged,Rounded earthstar,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Rounded earthstar - Geastrum saccatum

I am not sure if I got both images correctly identified. It is a bit confusing and both seem a bit past being perfect.

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''Geastrum saccatum'', commonly known as the rounded earthstar, is a species of mushroom belonging in the Geastrum genus. It is found in North America and Europe and is found growing on rotting wood. It is considered inedible by mushroomers because of its bitter taste. It is a common mushroom, but collections are at their peak during late summer.

Similar species: Geastrales
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Aug 23, 2020. Captured Jul 3, 2017 20:31 in Andersons Ln, Goon Nure VIC 3875, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/197s
  • ISO1250
  • 152mm