Geastrum pectinatum is a species of fungus in the earthstar family. It is commonly known as the beaked earthstar or the beret earthstar, in reference to the shape of the spore sac and its prominent, protruding peristome.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Beaked Earthstar being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Geastrum striatum
- Geastrum tenuipes
- Geastrum coronatum
- Geastrum fornicatum
- Geastrum quadrifidum
- Geastrum schmidelii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Geastrales
- Family
- Geastraceae
- Genus
- Geastrum
- Species
- Geastrum pectinatum
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