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Astraeus hygrometricus is an ectomycorrhizal fungus and grows in association with a broad range of tree species. [44] The mutualistic association between tree roots and the mycelium of the fungus helps the trees extract nutrients (particularly phosphorus) from the earth; in exchange, the fungus receives carbohydrates from photosynthesis. [38]
Astraeus is a genus of fungi in the family Diplocystaceae. [1] The genus, which has a cosmopolitan distribution, contains nine species of earthstar mushroom. [2] They are distinguished by the outer layer of flesh (exoperidium) that at maturity splits open in a star-shape manner to reveal a round spore sac. [3]
Geastrum triplex is a fungus found in the detritus and leaf litter of hardwood forests around the world. It is commonly known as the collared earthstar, the saucered earthstar, or the triple earthstar—and less commonly by the alternative species name Geastrum indicum.
Geastrum (orthographical variant Geaster) [1] is a genus of puffball-like mushrooms in the family Geastraceae.Many species are commonly known as earthstars.. The name, which comes from geo meaning earth and aster meaning star, refers to the behavior of the outer peridium.
2-amino-4,5-hexadienoic acid and possibly other toxic npAAs: liver & kidney Woodland Japan and Pacific Northwest: Amanita sphaerobulbosa Hongo: Asian abrupt-bulbed Lepidella 2-amino-4,5-hexadienoic acid and possibly other toxic npAAs: liver & kidney Mixed woodlands, eastern Asia Amanita subpallidorosea Qing Cai, Zhu L. Yang & Y.Y. Cui ...
In this state, often the whole fungus becomes detached from the ground and may roll around like a tumbleweed. In wetter weather, the rays moisten and uncurl; some even curl backward lifting the spore sac up. This allows rain or animals to hit the spore sac, emitting spores when enough moisture is present for them to germinate and establish.
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Geastrum pectinatum is an inedible species of mushroom belonging to the earthstar family of fungi.Although young specimens are spherical, fruit body development involves the outer layer of tissue splitting open like a star into 7 to 10 pointed rays that eventually bend back to point downward, revealing a small – 1 to 2.5 cm (1 ⁄ 2 to 1 in) broad – spore sac.