BedsWizzard

By BedsWizzard

Geastrum fimbriatum, Sessile, Earth Star Fungus

Not the best of specimen photos, never seen one before and had to Google it to find out what it was. felt I had to use it as I may never see another one. To compensate I've added a photo of a seed head again don't know what it is but it looks good.
Google info about the fungi
"These are puff-balls mushrooms of which the outer tunic splits into a star-like pattern. The scientific name “Geastrum” translates as “earth star”, thus the common name, Earth Star Fungus.
Once the sac of spores is exposed dispersal depends on raindrops hitting the sack which causes puffs of spore to shoot out."
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