The Wondrous Earth Star
Look at what is emerging from my soil and appearing amongst the grass! They are just so cute…if you are into fungi..and I am.
It is called an Earth Star. I am not sure of the specific species but possibly Geastrum triplex. You can see that it belongs to the ‘puffball’ kingdom of fungi. That puffy section in the middle of the fungi is actually very soft to touch and when it is pushed it ‘puffs’ out all the spores through it’s little opening there. I find it really fascinating and so wondrous. There is a whole colony of them out there growing in my little bit of bushland.
It really is that time of year for fungi and I have noticed some beautiful specimens around. They are just so intricate and often in the most amazing shapes and patterns. I will have some more great pics to share with you soon. Are you a fan of fungi too??
Tags: Earth star, fungi, geastrum triplex.
June 25th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Hi, well I am most certainly a fungi fan
I love your Earthstars. I found an Earthstar in my garden for the first time, this week. It is a different species to yours, and not nearly as attractive, but I was thrilled to find it. I hope to see more of your fungi.
Cheers
Gaye
June 27th, 2009 at 12:06 am
Yep - definately a fungi fan!
What a treasure to have these gorgeous fungi in you lawn.
Tricia
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
So lovely to have stars in your lawn