Earth Stars [5 photos] :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

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Earth Stars

Earth Stars [Geastrum species] are fungi related to the puffballs; when ripe the outer layer separates from the inner, splits radially at the top and the rays reflex outwards and downwards as they dry out. This lifts the inner spore producing part up into the air, a pore at the top opens and spores are puffed out by falling raindrops or other projectiles. They can be relatively frequent, but not always spotted, as they tend to grow amongst leaf litter under scrubby hedges and similar secluded places.

by M J Richardson

Created: Thu, 27 Oct 2011, Updated: Thu, 27 Oct 2011

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NT2470 : Earth Star - Geastrum simplex by M J Richardson

NT2469 : Earth Stars [Geastrum triplex] by M J Richardson

NT2469 : Some large Earth Stars by M J Richardson

NT2469 : Path-side Earth Star by M J Richardson

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