Beaked Earthstar - Geastrum pectinatum
Spore-sac 1.5-2.5cm. Spore sac lacks a basal collar and is raised on 6-9 arching segments. The stalk (beak) is relatively long and grooved.
Geastrum striatum (the Striated Earthstar) has a basal collar under the spore sac.
Photograph from top down, in side view and a close-up of the beak. Note habitat and substrate.
Usually under conifers, particularly Yew.
Widespread but uncommon.
Uncommon.
David Nicholls
Gilroes Cemetery
02 November 2024
LFSG visit
David Nicholls
Gilroes Cemetery
02 November 2024
LFSG visit
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- Common names
- Beaked Earthstar
- Species group:
- Fungi
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- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 02/11/2024 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 02/11/2024 (Nicholls, David)
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