Geastrum sp.

Geastrum sp. at Wattamolla, NSW

Geastrum sp. at Wattamolla, NSW - 9 Apr 2020
Geastrum sp. at Wattamolla, NSW - 9 Apr 2020
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Identification history

Geastrum sp. 13 Apr 2020 Pam
Geastrum sp. 13 Apr 2020 WattaWanderer

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User's notes

Found quite a few of these 10m from a creek. Several released spores when pressed. Sadly past their prime..

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Pam wrote:
   13 Apr 2020
It's always a bit of a thrill when you can get them to release their spores. Though a very tricky exercise on most occasions when you try and photograph the event!!

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 9 Apr 2020 01:20 PM Recorded on
  • WattaWanderer Recorded by

Species information

  • Geastrum sp. Scientific name
  • Geastrum sp. Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 976.1m Recorded at altitude
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