Rayed earthstar or four-footed earthstar
Geastrum quadrifidum
Foraging: Never eat a wild mushroom on a photo or an app’s word. Many deadly species look like edible ones.
About
Geastrum quadrifidum, commonly known as the rayed earthstar or four-footed earthstar, is an inedible species of mushroom belonging to the genus Geastrum, or earthstar fungi. First described scientifically by Christian Hendrik Persoon in 1794, G. quadrifidum is a cosmopolitan—but not common—species of Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. The fungus is a saprobe, feeding off decomposing organic matter present in the soil and litter of coniferous forests.
- Family
- Geastraceae
How to use it
This mushroom is a saprobe, meaning it helps decompose organic matter in the soil, particularly in coniferous forests. By breaking down dead plant material, it enriches the soil, making it healthier for other plants to grow. This ecological role is essential for maintaining forest health.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
The rayed earthstar is not eaten by humans, as it is considered inedible. Instead, it plays a crucial role in the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter in the soil, enriching it for other plants and fungi.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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- Name
- Geastrum quadrifidum
- Slug
- geastrum-quadrifidum
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Geastraceae
- Genus
- Geastrum
- Species
- quadrifidum
- Wikidata QID
- Q2720070
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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