File:Geastrum schmidelii, (earth star) (29039543568).jpg

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The name comes from geo meaning earth and aster meaning star.

The name refers to the behavior of the outer peridium. At maturity, the outer layer of the fruiting body splits into segments which turn outward creating a star-like pattern on the ground. The inner peridium is a spore sack. In some species, the outer peridium splits from a middle layer, causing the spore sack to arch off the ground. If the outer peridium opens when wet and closes when dry, it is described as hygroscopic.
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Source Geastrum schmidelii, (earth star)
Author Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand
Camera location43° 27′ 33.04″ S, 172° 41′ 42.75″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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