what are some similar species?
G. arenarium, G. corollinum, G. floriforme, to name a few.
Astraeus hygrometricus
Hygroscopic earthstars include "G. arenarium", "G. corollinum", "G. floriforme", "G. recolligens", and "G. kotlabae".
what is astraeus hygrometricus? A species of fungus where is it found? Temperate and tropical regions; Africa, Asia, Australia, etc. where did its name originate from? Greek words ὑγρός ("hygros") and μέτρον ("metron").
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Astraeus hygrometricus [SEP] Similar species
hygrometricus". The upper limit of the spore size of "A. asiaticus" is larger than that of its more common relative, ranging from 8.75–15.2 μm. "A. koreanus" (sometimes named as the variety "A. hygrometricus" var. "koreanus"; see Taxonomy) differs from the more common form in its smaller size, paler fruit body, and greater number of rays; microscopically, it has smaller spores (between 6.8 and 9 μm in diameter), and the spines on the spores differ in length and morphology. It is known from Korea and Japan.