Earthstar (Geastrum triplex)

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Fruit body: Initially bulb-shapes 3-5cm. Outer-casing splitting into several pointed sections (10cm across). Central spore sac pale grey-brown.

Stem: Absent

Spores: Dark brown

Habitat: On the ground in deciduous woods.

Frequency: Frequent

Season:  Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec 

Edibility: Not Edible