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earthstar
[ urth-stahr ]
noun
- a fungus of the genus Geaster, having an outer covering that splits into the form of a star.
- any of various bromeliads of the genus Cryptanthus, native to Brazil, having rosettes of stiff, prickly leaves.
earthstar
/ ˈɜËθˌ²õ³ÙÉ‘Ë /
noun
- any of various basidiomycetous saprotrophic woodland fungi of the genus Geastrum, whose brown onion-shaped reproductive body splits into a star shape to release the spores
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In my opinion, it strongly resembles an earthstar.
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The barometer earthstar is almost unmistakable, and it fully lives up to its name.
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An earthstar would no doubt provide a delicious meal.
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As the fungus matures, this outer layer splits open, forming a rather decorative star shape, which gives the earthstar its name.
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You can enjoy the fairy tale magic of the earthstar with some help from the drinking water you brought for your hike.
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