3,856 observations
Collared Earthstar
Geastrum michelianum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Geastrales ›Family: Geastraceae ›Genus: Geastrum
About
Geastrum triplex is an inedible fungus found in the detritus and leaf litter of hardwood forests around the world. It is commonly known as the collared earthstar, the saucered earthstar, or the triple earthstar—and less commonly by the alternative species name Geastrum indicum. It is the largest member of the genus Geastrum (or earthstar fungi) and expanded mature specimens can reach a tip-to-tip length of up to 12 centimeters (4.7 in).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Collared Earthstar is Geastrum michelianum.
- Collared Earthstar belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Collared Earthstar belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Collared Earthstar belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Collared Earthstar belongs to the order Geastrales.
- Collared Earthstar belongs to the family Geastraceae.
- Collared Earthstar belongs to the genus Geastrum.