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"Geastrum australe" is an inedible species of mushroom belonging to the genus "Geastrum", or earthstar fungi. It can be mistaken for "G. saccatum" or "G. simulans", and is found in Melbourne.

Similar species: Geastrales
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Jun 10, 2025. Captured Aug 1, 2023 11:39 in 9GF7+9Q Waitpinga SA, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO800
  • 135mm