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Rounded Earthstars (Geastrum saccatum) Growing on highly rotted wood on the side of a ridge in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. Fall,Geastrum saccatum,Geotagged,Rounded earthstar,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Rounded Earthstars (Geastrum saccatum)

Growing on highly rotted wood on the side of a ridge in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.

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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 Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jun 17, 2018. Captured Oct 9, 2017 16:15 in 381 Dally Cove Rd, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/2.8
  • 1/80s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm