Crowned earthstar
Grows about 1 to 2 inches at maturity and splits into between four and eight strongly curved petals which often raise the whole body above the ground. A ridge outlines the central mouth region of the inner-ball. They grow singularly or in small groups. Found in wooded areas.
According to encyclopedia of life this species falls under family Geastraceae, which is presently a valid listing in the itis.gov database.
| Taxonomic Hierarchy | |
Crowned Earthstar, Geastrum coronatum or Geaster coronatum |
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| Kingdom | Fungi – champignons, Fungo, fungi |
| Division | Basidiomycota – basidio's, basidiomycetes, club fungi |
| Class | Basidiomycetes |
| Order | Lycoperdales |
| Family | Geastraceae |
| Geastraceae, Taxonomic Serial No.: 623892 | |
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