MUSHROOMS

Rayed Earthstar

Geastrum quadrifidum

Nativebrune

Assisted identification only. Never eat anything without an expert’s confirmation.

2–3 cmDiameter

10–40 mmHeight

Fungus 2–3 cm across. Grows in conifers and in forests. Spore print brown. Feeds on decaying organic matter.

There are 5 observations of Rayed Earthstar in Québec, mostly in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Chaudière-Appalaches, and it has been reported in 4 of the 17 regions.

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