Geastrum tenuipes

An earthstar at Broughton Vale, NSW

Geastrum tenuipes at Broughton Vale, NSW - 27 Aug 2020
Geastrum tenuipes at Broughton Vale, NSW - 27 Aug 2020
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Identification history

Geastrum tenuipes 22 Sep 2020 Pam
Geastrum sp. 28 Aug 2020 Nivlek

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Significant sighting

Pam noted:

22 Sep 2020

Appears to be the first record of this species for the Budawang Coast Nature Map.

User's notes

Present in a 'half ring' under a stand of Cypress trees. Possibly Geastrum tenuipes

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Pam wrote:
   22 Sep 2020
You are correct with your identification. This has just been added to the species list as it appears to be the first record of it in the Budawang Nature Map region. Well done. These are good images of this delightful little saprotrophic (decomposer) fungus.

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  • 8 Abundance
  • 27 Aug 2020 03:21 PM Recorded on
  • Nivlek Recorded by

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  • Geastrum tenuipes Scientific name
  • An earthstar Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 771.66m Recorded at altitude
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