Geastrum minimum, the tiny earthstar, is an inedible species of mushroom belonging to the genus Geastrum. Although rare, it is widespread in Europe, where it occurs in a range of habitats. It is a priority species in the UK, where it has been found in the sand dunes at Holkham National Nature Reserve.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Tiny 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 schmidelii
- Geastrum floriforme
- Geastrum pectinatum
- Geastrum striatum
- Geastrum tenuipes
- Geastrum corollinum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Geastrales
- Family
- Geastraceae
- Genus
- Geastrum
- Species
- Geastrum minimum
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