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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 saccatum, commonly known as the sessile earthstar [1] or rounded earthstar, [2] or star of the land, [3] is a species of mushroom belonging to the genus Geastrum.The opening of the outer layer of the fruiting body in the characteristic star shape is thought to be due to a buildup of calcium oxalate crystals immediately prior to dehiscence.
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.
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. At maturity, the outer layer of the fruiting body splits into segments ...
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 ...
Astraeus hygrometricus, commonly known as the hygroscopic earthstar, the barometer earthstar, or the false earthstar, is a species of fungus in the family Astraeaceae. In maturity, it displays the characteristic earthstar shape that is a result of the outer layer of fruiting body tissue splitting open in a star-like manner.
Geastrum fimbriatum, commonly known as the fringed earthstar or the sessile earthstar, is an inedible species of mushroom belonging to the genus Geastrum, or earthstar fungi. First described in 1829, it is distinguished from other earthstars by the delicate fibers that line the circular pore at the top of its spore sac.