Collared Earthstar

Geastrum triplex

Family: Geastraceae

Also called: Collared Earthstar, Triple Earthstar

Collared Earthstar (Geastrum triplex)
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Overview

Earthstar with a distinct collar around the inner spore sac. Inedible curiosity.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
Sep–Oct

Season

Sep–Nov — typical fruiting months: Aug, Sep, Oct.

Host trees & substrate

  • Decaying oak wood and forest litter
  • Decaying beech wood and forest litter
  • Decaying maple wood and forest litter

Where it grows

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