Acrobatic earthstar or the arched earths
Geastrum fornicatum
Foraging: Never eat a wild mushroom on a photo or an app’s word. Many deadly species look like edible ones.
About
Geastrum fornicatum, commonly known as the acrobatic earthstar or the arched earthstar, is an inedible species of mushroom in the family Geastraceae. Like other earthstar mushrooms, the thick outer skin splits open at maturity, exposing the spore sac to the elements. It is found in the southwest United States.
- Family
- Geastraceae
In the kitchen
The acrobatic earthstar is not eaten by humans, as it is considered inedible. While it may look interesting, it’s best to admire this mushroom in its natural habitat rather than on your plate.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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- Name
- Geastrum fornicatum
- Slug
- geastrum-fornicatum
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Geastraceae
- Genus
- Geastrum
- Species
- fornicatum
- Wikidata QID
- Q5236601
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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