🌿Native Nature

Texas Star

Chorioactis geaster

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi β€ΊPhylum: Ascomycota β€ΊClass: Pezizomycetes β€ΊOrder: Pezizales β€ΊFamily: Chorioactidaceae β€ΊGenus: Chorioactis

About

Chorioactis is a genus of fungus that contains the single species Chorioactis geaster. The mushroom is commonly known as the devil's cigar or the Texas star in the United States, while in Japan it is called kirinomitake ( γ‚­γƒͺγƒŽγƒŸγ‚Ώγ‚±). This extremely rare mushroom is notable for its unusual appearance and disjunct distribution: it is found only in select locales in Texas and Japan. The fruit body, which grows on the stumps or dead roots of cedar...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Texas Star?
The scientific name of Texas Star is Chorioactis geaster.
What kingdom does Texas Star belong to?
Texas Star belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Texas Star belong to?
Texas Star belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Texas Star belong to?
Texas Star belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
What order does Texas Star belong to?
Texas Star belongs to the order Pezizales.
What family does Texas Star belong to?
Texas Star belongs to the family Chorioactidaceae.
What genus does Texas Star belong to?
Texas Star belongs to the genus Chorioactis.