Astraeus pteridis, commonly known as the giant hygroscopic earthstar, is a species of false earthstar in the family Diplocystaceae. It is found in North America.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Giant hygroscopic 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
- Astraeus hygrometricus
- Astraeus morganii
- Astraeus smithii
- Geastrum melanocephalum
- Myriostoma coliforme
- Scleroderma polyrhizum — considered toxic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Boletales
- Family
- Diplocystidaceae
- Genus
- Astraeus
- Species
- Astraeus pteridis
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